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153 XTD

1962 Triumph Speedtwin

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

528 mi
Last recorded528 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

Registration153 XTD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedtwin
Year1962
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 528 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 526 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 415 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 412 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2014 295 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2013 92 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 3 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front tyre has small cuts in walls

front tyre slightly eccentric

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedtwin?

Based on 528 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
wheel bearings are excessively rough 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
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153 XTD is a 1962 Triumph Speedtwin in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedtwin fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 153 XTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedtwin typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 64 years old, this Triumph Speedtwin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 153 XTD?

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What year was 153 XTD registered?

153 XTD is a 1962 Triumph Speedtwin, first registered on 29 January 1962.

Is 153 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 153 XTD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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