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YBW 739M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

16,932 mi
Last recorded16,932 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYBW 739M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 16,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 16,587 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 15,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 15,088 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 14,376 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 14,039 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 13,310 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 11,748 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 11,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced low effort (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 11,043 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 10,803 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 10,185 miles

Rear numberplate starting to delaminate - still legible at test

Pass 10 May 2013 8,370 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 7,280 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 5,885 miles

Corrosion to underside of boot floor, not deemed structural or in a prescribed area

Slight wear/play in lower steering column bearing.

Pass 19 May 2010 4,644 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 3,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 3,157 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 3,074 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 3,025 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 3,025 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipes corroded

How Reliable is the Triumph TR6?

Based on 59,030 MOT tests across 5,951 vehicles.

82.4%
Pass Rate
385
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
5,951
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,592
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,104
Stop lamp not working 1,042
Horn not working 887
brake binding 777
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YBW 739M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 50,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph TR6 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YBW 739M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph TR6 typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YBW 739M registered?

YBW 739M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 14 August 1973.

Is YBW 739M safe to buy?

The MOT history for YBW 739M shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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