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VLX 900M

1974 Triumph Stag

White Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

59,279 mi
Last recorded59,279 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph Stag57,450 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLX 900M
MakeTriumph
ModelStag
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 59,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 56,544 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 55,953 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 55,235 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 52,828 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 52,828 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,604 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 50,604 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 47,152 miles

Oil leak

Wear/.play to offside steering rack/trackrod joint, not excessive

Window wiper switch operating intermittently

Pass 1 Oct 2013 44,478 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 44,472 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 40,761 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 40,749 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,587 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 40,381 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 May 2007 39,820 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 39,589 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Stag?

Based on 64,590 MOT tests across 6,070 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
417
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
6,070
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,039
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,744
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,507
Stop lamp not working 1,283
brake binding 1,269
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VLX 900M is a 1974 Triumph Stag in White with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1974 Triumph Stag models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 57,450 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Stag fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,039 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VLX 900M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Stag typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph Stag is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VLX 900M registered?

VLX 900M is a 1974 Triumph Stag, first registered on 19 March 1974.

Is VLX 900M safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLX 900M shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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