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YTA 206L

1973 Triumph T140

Blue Petrol 750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,697 mi
Last recorded19,697 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1973 Triumph T14016,578 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 206L
MakeTriumph
ModelT140
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine750cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 19,697 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 18,422 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 15,348 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 7,381 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 7,381 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 7,064 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 6,851 miles

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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YTA 206L is a 1973 Triumph T140 in Blue with a 750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Triumph T140 models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.0% with a typical mileage of 16,578 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 YTA 206L, 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 53 years old, this Triumph T140 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YTA 206L registered?

YTA 206L is a 1973 Triumph T140, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is YTA 206L safe to buy?

The MOT history for YTA 206L shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YTA 206L have outstanding finance?

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