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859 FCV

1988 Triumph Speed Twin

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,692 mi
Last recorded10,692 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
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Vehicle Details

Registration859 FCV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Twin
Year1988
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 10,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Dec 2009 9,617 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,182 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,182 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 8,396 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN SWINGING ARM BUSHES

Pass 27 Jun 2006 7,005 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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859 FCV is a 1988 Triumph Speed Twin in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 859 FCV, 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 38 years old, this Triumph Speed Twin is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 859 FCV registered?

859 FCV is a 1988 Triumph Speed Twin, first registered on 21 April 1988.

Is 859 FCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 859 FCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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