1981 Triumph T140 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 1981 perform at MOT as they age
45 years
Current Age
83.3%
Latest Pass Rate
30
Total Tests (All Years)
22,410 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2013
83.3%
Age (yrs) 32Tests 30Avg Mileage 22,410Top Failure Motorcycle lighting and signalling — 16.7%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 1981 Triumph T140, with age trends.
Motorcycle lighting and signalling
16.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
6.7%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering and suspension
3.3%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lighting and signalling | 16.7% (32 yrs) | 16.7% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 6.7% (32 yrs) | 6.7% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering and suspension | 3.3% (32 yrs) | 3.3% (32 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
Other Manufacture Years
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About This Data
This page shows how Triumph T140 cars manufactured in 1981 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2013 to 2013, covering 30 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.