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L578 WLD

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,195 mi
Last recorded26,195 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL578 WLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 26,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 May 2024 25,942 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 25,924 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 25,916 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 25,905 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,444 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 25,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,379 miles

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

Front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing.

Pass 27 Jun 2015 25,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 24,424 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 24,188 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 23,873 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 23,450 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 23,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 23,302 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 22,967 miles

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 12 May 2006 21,690 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 21,690 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

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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L578 WLD is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L578 WLD, 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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L578 WLD is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 March 1994.

Is L578 WLD safe to buy?

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