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1965 Triumph T120 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for T120 models manufactured in 1965, based on 209 real MOT test results.

93.8%
Pass Rate
6.2%
Fail Rate
209
Total Tests
15,397
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1965 Triumph T120 MOT Analysis

The 1965 Triumph T120 has an MOT pass rate of 93.8% based on 209 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,397 miles on the odometer. With a 6.2% failure rate, the 1965 T120 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1965 Triumph T120 is Motorcycle lighting and signalling, responsible for 0.5% of failures. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400.

Top failures specific to 1965 models only. The overall T120 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle lighting and signalling 0.5%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 15,397 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.31% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle lighting and signalling0.310.5%1

Mileage Statistics

15,397
Mean
11,815
Median
5,053
25th Percentile
27,833
75th Percentile
4.03% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 1965 Triumph T120 has an MOT pass rate of 93.8% based on 209 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 15,397 miles on the odometer. With a 6.2% failure rate, the 1965 T120 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1965 Triumph T120, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle lighting and signalling: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 15,397 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1965 Triumph T120 models. Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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