MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhausts loose
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
exhausts loose
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
fuel cap seal deteriating
slight weep from n/s fork top
stop light inoperative with rear brake
Front Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)
Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph T140V?
Based on 2,080 MOT tests across 381 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XAH 959S is a 1978 Triumph T140V in Green with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
Across all 1978 Triumph T140V models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 18,337 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Triumph T140V fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XAH 959S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph T140V typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph T140V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XAH 959S registered?
XAH 959S is a 1978 Triumph T140V, first registered on 3 February 1978.
Is XAH 959S safe to buy?
The MOT history for XAH 959S shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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