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RJN 697

1959 Triumph 5TA

Red Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,088 mi
Last recorded6,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 1959 Triumph 5TA7,774 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJN 697
MakeTriumph
Model5TA
Year1959
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 6,088 miles

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

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Swingarm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 5,880 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 5,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 5,465 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 5,177 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 5,177 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 4,998 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 4,593 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 3,858 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 2,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 1,455 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 883 miles

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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RJN 697 is a 1959 Triumph 5TA in Red with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RJN 697, 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 RJN 697 registered?

RJN 697 is a 1959 Triumph 5TA, first registered on 10 January 1959.

Is RJN 697 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJN 697 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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