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1971 Triumph T120r MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for T120r models manufactured in 1971, based on 206 real MOT test results.

88.3%
Pass Rate
11.7%
Fail Rate
206
Total Tests
16,859
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

1971 Triumph T120r MOT Analysis

The 1971 Triumph T120r has an MOT pass rate of 88.3% based on 206 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,859 miles on the odometer. With a 11.7% failure rate, the 1971 T120r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1971 Triumph T120r is Motorcycle audible warning (Horn), responsible for 0.5% of failures. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 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 1971 models only. The overall T120r page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 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 Audible Warning (Horn)0.5%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 16,859 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 audible warning (Horn)0.29% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.290.5%1

Mileage Statistics

16,859
Mean
16,970
Median
9,047
25th Percentile
19,099
75th Percentile
6.94% failures per 10K miles

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

About This Data

The 1971 Triumph T120r has an MOT pass rate of 88.3% based on 206 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 16,859 miles on the odometer. With a 11.7% failure rate, the 1971 T120r is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 1971 Triumph T120r, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle audible warning (horn): 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 16,859 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 0.5% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.5% of MOT failures on 1971 Triumph T120r models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 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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