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SMK 650M

1974 Triumph GT6

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,227 mi
Last recorded93,227 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1974 Triumph GT655,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMK 650M
MakeTriumph
ModelGT6
Year1974
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 93,227 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 92,756 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 92,330 miles

Indicators flashing slightly fast

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 91,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 91,678 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,816 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 90,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 90,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 89,991 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Differential oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both steering rack boots slightly deteriorated

Brake pedal feels spongy on application

Fluid contamination to offside rear backplate/ hub area; unable to identify source.

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 89,979 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Indicators flashing slightly fast

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Slight oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,435 miles

Hazard warning lamps flashing slightly fast

Pass 9 Jul 2015 89,117 miles

Very slight play in all wheel bearings.

Fail 9 Jul 2015 89,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Very slight play in all wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jun 2014 87,185 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 86,993 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 86,963 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph GT6?

Based on 14,984 MOT tests across 1,835 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
353
Miles/Year
59
Year Lifespan
1,835
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 774
brake binding 398
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 393
Horn not working 367
Stop lamp not working 340
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SMK 650M is a 1974 Triumph GT6 in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1974 Triumph GT6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 55,409 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 GT6 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 774 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SMK 650M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph GT6 typically stays on UK roads for around 59 years. At 52 years old, this Triumph GT6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SMK 650M registered?

SMK 650M is a 1974 Triumph GT6, first registered on 20 June 1974.

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