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1975 Triumph T120 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for T120 models manufactured in 1975, based on 33 real MOT test results.

87.9%
Pass Rate
12.1%
Fail Rate
33
Total Tests
18,510
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1975 Triumph T120 MOT Analysis

The 1975 Triumph T120 has an MOT pass rate of 87.9% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,510 miles on the odometer. With a 12.1% failure rate, the 1975 T120 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1975 Triumph T120 is Motorcycle fuel and exhaust, responsible for 6.1% of failures. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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. Motorcycle lighting and signalling is the second most common issue at 3.0%. Motorcycle reg plates and vin follows at 3.0%.

⚠ Based on limited data (33 tests)

Top failures specific to 1975 models only. The overall T120 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 6.1%
Motorcycle lighting and signalling 3.0%
Motorcycle reg plates and vin 3.0%

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 Fuel And Exhaust6.1%2
2Motorcycle Lighting And Signalling3.0%1
3Motorcycle Reg Plates And Vin3.0%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 18,510 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 fuel and exhaust3.27% per 10K miMotorcycle lighting and signalling1.64% per 10K miMotorcycle reg plates and vin1.64% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle fuel and exhaust3.276.1%2
Motorcycle lighting and signalling1.643.0%1
Motorcycle reg plates and vin1.643.0%1

Mileage Statistics

18,510
Mean
17,331
Median
9,196
25th Percentile
23,178
75th Percentile
6.54% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1975 Triumph T120 has an MOT pass rate of 87.9% based on 33 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 18,510 miles on the odometer. With a 12.1% failure rate, the 1975 T120 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1975 Triumph T120, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle fuel and exhaust: 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 18,510 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust — 6.1% of failures

Motorcycle fuel and exhaust issues account for 6.1% of MOT failures on 1975 Triumph T120 models. Motorcycle fuel and exhaust 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.

Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle lighting and signalling issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1975 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.

Motorcycle reg plates and vin — 3.0% of failures

Motorcycle reg plates and vin issues account for 3.0% of MOT failures on 1975 Triumph T120 models. Motorcycle reg plates and vin 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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