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YJO 525L

1972 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,407 mi
Last recorded13,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Triumph TR643,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJO 525L
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 13,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 12,683 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 10,786 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer perished but still sealing ok

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 10,653 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 10,543 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 10,357 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 10,312 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 10,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,216 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 10,212 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 10,130 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 9,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,822 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 9,617 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 9,326 miles

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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YJO 525L is a 1972 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1972 Triumph TR6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 43,276 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 YJO 525L, 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 54 years old, this Triumph TR6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YJO 525L registered?

YJO 525L is a 1972 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is YJO 525L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJO 525L shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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