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ESY 831

1958 Triumph Speed Twin

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,732 mi
Last recorded28,732 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1958 Triumph Speed Twin29,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationESY 831
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Twin
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,732 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 28,689 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 28,486 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,136 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 27,849 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,728 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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ESY 831 is a 1958 Triumph Speed Twin in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1958 Triumph Speed Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 29,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESY 831, 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 68 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 ESY 831 registered?

ESY 831 is a 1958 Triumph Speed Twin, first registered on 23 October 1958.

Is ESY 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ESY 831 shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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