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HVG 226L

1973 Triumph T140

Black Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,233 mi
Last recorded19,233 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 1973 Triumph T14016,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVG 226L
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 19,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 19,193 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 17,453 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,258 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 15,647 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,861 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 13,554 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T140?

Based on 4,464 MOT tests across 653 vehicles.

88.1%
Pass Rate
249
Miles/Year
53
Year Lifespan
653
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 24
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on 20
Direction indicator not working 19
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 17
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HVG 226L is a 1973 Triumph T140 in Black with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 T140 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 24 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HVG 226L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T140 typically stays on UK roads for around 53 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HVG 226L registered?

HVG 226L is a 1973 Triumph T140, first registered on 1 August 1973.

Is HVG 226L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVG 226L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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