MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake cable worn, but not excessively Front brake pivot has a fair degree of flex, although the brake achieved 30% it has a spongy feel (1.1.15 (b))
Lamps masked at time of test
Front Brake cable worn, but not excessively Front brake pivot has a fair degree of flex, although the brake achieved 30% it has a spongy feel (1.1.15 (b))
Lamps masked at time of test
Nearside Handlebar grip missing (2.2.1 (d) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
front drum has slight ovality
How Reliable is the Triumph Speedtwin?
Based on 528 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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940 XUE is a 1959 Triumph Speedtwin in Blue with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1959 Triumph Speedtwin models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 9,744 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 Speedtwin fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 940 XUE, 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 67 years old, this Triumph Speedtwin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was 940 XUE registered?
940 XUE is a 1959 Triumph Speedtwin, first registered on 10 April 1959.
Is 940 XUE safe to buy?
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