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TGP 533M

1973 Triumph T150

Black Petrol 740cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,847 mi
Last recorded46,847 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Triumph T15026,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTGP 533M
MakeTriumph
ModelT150
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine740cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 46,847 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 45,759 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 45,042 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 44,362 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 44,360 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 42,062 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 11,045 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

fork legs worn

fuel cap showing signs leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,504 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 39,504 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

How Reliable is the Triumph T150?

Based on 865 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

90.1%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Steering headbearing has excessive free play 4
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 3
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 2
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TGP 533M is a 1973 Triumph T150 in Black with a 740cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.3% with a typical mileage of 26,508 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 T150 fails its MOT is steering headbearing has excessive free play, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TGP 533M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph T150 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 53 years old, this Triumph T150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TGP 533M registered?

TGP 533M is a 1973 Triumph T150, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is TGP 533M safe to buy?

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