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Triumph Vitesse

Grey · Petrol · 1962 · 1,596 cc

969 RYAMOT history

969 RYA is a grey petrol Triumph Vitesse first used on 15 Aug 1962. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
97,189 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
969 RYA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Triumph
Model
Vitesse
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
15 Aug 1962
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

969 RYA was last recorded at 97,189 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,923 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,189 miles
  • 2025 – 96,923 miles
  • 2024 – 96,465 miles
  • 2023 – 96,344 miles
  • 2022 – 96,179 miles
  • 2020 – 96,019 miles
  • 2018 – 95,755 miles
  • 2017 – 94,927 miles
  • 2016 – 93,596 miles
  • 2015 – 92,388 miles
  • 2014 – 91,449 miles
  • 2013 – 90,749 miles
  • 2012 – 90,116 miles
  • 2011 – 88,902 miles
  • 2010 – 87,904 miles
  • 2009 – 86,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,189 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp light intensity reduced
  • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp light intensity reduced

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper damper bolt not tight

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,189 miles (+266)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    97,189 miles
    Test number
    931764332563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head lamp light intensity reduced
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp light intensity reduced
  2. Pass96,923 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    213542125975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail96,923 miles (+458)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,923 miles
    Test number
    128580114095
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass96,465 miles (+121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    96,465 miles
    Test number
    642072811087
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper damper bolt not tight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass96,344 miles (+165)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    96,344 miles
    Test number
    721631918912
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper damper bolt not tight
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  6. Pass96,179 miles (+160)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,179 miles
    Test number
    349232799925
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm bush slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front antiroll bar ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass96,019 miles (+264)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,019 miles
    Test number
    484747457150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damper top bolt loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass95,755 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    778071176147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,927 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    94,927 miles
    Test number
    958981152044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,851 miles (+1,255)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,851 miles
    Test number
    132473209748
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
  11. Pass93,596 miles (+1,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    93,596 miles
    Test number
    131372116975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,388 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    565600305158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,449 miles (+700)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    91,449 miles
    Test number
    927407984099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,749 miles (+633)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,749 miles
    Test number
    815783313133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass90,116 miles (+1,214)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    90,116 miles
    Test number
    219254402122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,902 miles (+998)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,902 miles
    Test number
    417503881065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,904 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,904 miles
    Test number
    401318070028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass86,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    86,737 miles
    Test number
    294166089041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 969 RYA

What vehicle is registration 969 RYA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 969 RYA on a grey petrol Triumph Vitesse first used on 15 Aug 1962. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 969 RYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 969 RYA is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on 969 RYA?
The MOT on 969 RYA is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 969 RYA done?
969 RYA was recorded at 97,189 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 612 miles a year.
Has 969 RYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 969 RYA has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on 969 RYA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 969 RYA find?
969 RYA passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front upper shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front head lamp light intensity reduced, and 1 more.

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