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L786 EDV

1994 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,911 mi
Last recorded59,911 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed29,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL786 EDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2013 59,911 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Lower Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 58,792 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

corner chipped of rear number plate

Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,792 miles

corner chipped of rear number plate

Fail 21 May 2011 58,772 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2009 575,499 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 53,546 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 51,642 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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L786 EDV is a 1994 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 29,976 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L786 EDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was L786 EDV registered?

L786 EDV is a 1994 Triumph Speed, first registered on 18 March 1994.

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