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PMF 417R

1977 Triumph T160

Red Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,030 mi
Last recorded56,030 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1977 Triumph T16023,990 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMF 417R
MakeTriumph
ModelT160
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 56,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 54,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 51,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 50,305 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 50,173 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 42,851 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2011 40,306 miles

chain slightly loose

foot pegs deteriorated

slight play front wheel bearing

Fail 2 Jul 2011 40,306 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

chain slightly loose

foot pegs deteriorated

slight play front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2006 39,848 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph T160?

Based on 1,075 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

90.8%
Pass Rate
349
Miles/Year
51
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease 5
Horn not working 5
Direction indicators not working 4
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 3
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PMF 417R is a 1977 Triumph T160 in Red with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1977 Triumph T160 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 23,990 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 T160 fails its MOT is brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PMF 417R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T160 typically stays on UK roads for around 51 years. At 49 years old, this Triumph T160 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PMF 417R?

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What year was PMF 417R registered?

PMF 417R is a 1977 Triumph T160, first registered on 17 April 1977.

Is PMF 417R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PMF 417R shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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