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L470 KEW

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

17,191 mi
Last recorded17,191 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL470 KEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 17,191 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 17,191 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,104 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 17,064 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,064 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 17,022 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 17,005 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 16,971 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 16,971 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 16,795 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 16,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 16,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2008 16,556 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 16,386 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 16,199 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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L470 KEW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 26,420 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L470 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L470 KEW registered?

L470 KEW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L470 KEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L470 KEW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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