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YJT 170M

1973 Triumph TR6

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,072 mi
Last recorded64,072 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJT 170M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Jul 2025 64,072 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 60,974 miles

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))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 59,972 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 54,195 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 52,301 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 51,007 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 47,294 miles

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))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 44,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 39,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,984 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 33,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,386 miles

Both wiper blades in poor condition

Corrosion starting to form on offside outer sill

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 21,994 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 18,828 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,951 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 11,465 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 7,504 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,886 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 96,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 94,404 miles

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

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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YJT 170M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJT 170M, 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.

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What year was YJT 170M registered?

YJT 170M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 1 August 1973.

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