1970 Triumph TR6 2.5L Petrol · YHW 856J
1970 Triumph TR6 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1970. Recorded mileage 6,804 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH TR6
- Year / Origin
- 1970 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YHW 856J Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2017
- 6,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YHW 856J Mileage History
- 16/03/200693,992 mi
- 16/03/200693,992 mi
- 26/03/200794,173 mi+181 mi
- 02/04/200794,173 mi
- 25/03/200896,420 mi+2,247 mi
- 08/04/200896,449 mi+29 mi
- 13/03/200998,225 mi+1,776 mi
- 21/05/20101,941 mi-96,284 mi
- 27/05/20113,636 mi+1,695 mi
- 01/06/20123,948 mi+312 mi
- 07/06/20134,716 mi+768 mi
- 23/06/20145,787 mi+1,071 mi
- 14/07/20166,207 mi+420 mi
- 25/07/20176,804 mi+597 mi
Average of roughly -7,676 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
YHW 856J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 1970 Triumph Tr6 (YHW 856J) between March 2006 and July 2017.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 25 July 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)”; “Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)”; “Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)”.
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