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940 XUE

1959 Triumph Speedtwin

Blue Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,956 mi
Last recorded21,956 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1959 Triumph Speedtwin9,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration940 XUE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedtwin
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 21,956 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 21,956 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jun 2008 20,823 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 20,823 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 20,823 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 20,823 miles

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.

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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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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