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YWT 488

1959 Triumph 5TA

Green Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,201 mi
Last recorded23,201 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1959 Triumph 5TA7,774 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWT 488
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1959
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2010 23,201 miles

Oil leak

How Reliable is the Triumph 5TA?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

91.7%
Pass Rate
128
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 7
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 7
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 4
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 4
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YWT 488 is a 1959 Triumph 5TA in Green with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1959 Triumph 5TA models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 7,774 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph 5TA fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 7 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YWT 488, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph 5TA typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 67 years old, this Triumph 5TA is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YWT 488 registered?

YWT 488 is a 1959 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 16 September 1959.

Is YWT 488 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWT 488 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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