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SPB 733R

1977 Triumph T140

Blue Petrol 744cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

2,180 mi
Last recorded2,180 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1977 Triumph T14014,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPB 733R
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine744cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 2,180 miles

advise rear braided brake hose damaged

Fail 8 Sep 2016 2,154 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

advise rear braided brake hose damaged

Pass 5 Feb 2013 2,089 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 2,089 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4) DANGEROUS

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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SPB 733R is a 1977 Triumph T140 in Blue with a 744cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 14,930 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 SPB 733R, 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 49 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SPB 733R?

You can check the full history of SPB 733R by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SPB 733R registered?

SPB 733R is a 1977 Triumph T140, first registered on 19 July 1977.

Is SPB 733R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPB 733R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SPB 733R have outstanding finance?

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