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XFN 552J

1971 Triumph T120

Gold Petrol 650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,014 mi
Last recorded38,014 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1971 Triumph T12012,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFN 552J
MakeTriumph
ModelT120
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine650cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 38,014 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 38,014 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 37,942 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 37,936 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer torn (7.2.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 37,831 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 37,831 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T120?

Based on 5,128 MOT tests across 844 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
194
Miles/Year
66
Year Lifespan
844
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 24
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 14
wheel bearings have excessive free play 9
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on 9
Horn not working 8
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XFN 552J is a 1971 Triumph T120 in Gold with a 650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Triumph T120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 12,069 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 T120 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFN 552J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T120 typically stays on UK roads for around 66 years. At 55 years old, this Triumph T120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XFN 552J?

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What year was XFN 552J registered?

XFN 552J is a 1971 Triumph T120, first registered on 23 April 1971.

Is XFN 552J safe to buy?

The MOT history for XFN 552J shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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