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797 BGC

1960 Triumph Speed Twin

Brown Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

70,922 mi
Last recorded70,922 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2016
Typical for 1960 Triumph Speed Twin17,931 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration797 BGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Twin
Year1960
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2016 70,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,635 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,635 miles

Rear Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 69,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 68,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,070 miles

Oil leak

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,233 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 65,413 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Twin?

Based on 3,044 MOT tests across 1,207 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
1,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Footrest missing 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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797 BGC is a 1960 Triumph Speed Twin in Brown with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1960 Triumph Speed Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.4% with a typical mileage of 17,931 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Twin fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 797 BGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Twin typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 66 years old, this Triumph Speed Twin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 797 BGC registered?

797 BGC is a 1960 Triumph Speed Twin, first registered on 21 October 1960.

Is 797 BGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 797 BGC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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