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YST 647M

1973 Triumph TR6

Yellow Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

9,965 mi
Last recorded9,965 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1973 Triumph TR650,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYST 647M
MakeTriumph
ModelTR6
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 9,965 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2016 6,031 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 4,684 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 4,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2013 3,639 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2009 12,459 miles

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch by sub-frame

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 2,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

corrosion on n/s/f inner wheel arch by sub-frame

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 326 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 205 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

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

front brake discs worn, brake pads low & some judder

Pass 28 Apr 2007 99,396 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 99,366 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 98,169 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 98,169 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear drive shafts worn

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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YST 647M is a 1973 Triumph TR6 in Yellow with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YST 647M, 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 YST 647M registered?

YST 647M is a 1973 Triumph TR6, first registered on 13 November 1973.

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