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YAB 120W

1980 Triumph Tr 7

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,978 mi
Last recorded19,978 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1980 Triumph Tr 757,693 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYAB 120W
MakeTriumph
ModelTr 7
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 19,978 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 19,972 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 18,954 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 18,195 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 17,711 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 17,706 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,493 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 16,187 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 15,099 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 14,991 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak at drain plug

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front flexible brake hose poorly secured

Spare tyre defective ()

Steering stiff operation

Pass 20 Jun 2017 13,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate fixing colour

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Previous weld repairs & heavily undersealed

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 13,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate fixing colour

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack gaitor perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Previous weld repairs & heavily undersealed

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 13,728 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 13,560 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Tr 7?

Based on 26,315 MOT tests across 3,030 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
431
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
3,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,278
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,128
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,118
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 976
fog lamp not working 719
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YAB 120W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1980 Triumph Tr 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 57,693 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Tr 7 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,278 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YAB 120W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Tr 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 46 years old, this Triumph Tr 7 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YAB 120W is a 1980 Triumph Tr 7, first registered on 7 August 1980.

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