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L791 EDV

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

44,726 mi
Last recorded44,726 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL791 EDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 44,726 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 44,726 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working 2 x 380 bulbs (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 44,071 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim o/s of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit very close (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 2 bulbs only one working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 40,965 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2023 40,946 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear disc. (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2022 37,184 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 37,179 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Pads contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Left front fork has misting on leg. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated cosmetic plastic sheath by caliper and guide ring is worn. However the steel braided hose (performance) is fine. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 35,389 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 32,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 31,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 31,793 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 31,025 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 29,565 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 27,903 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,937 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,844 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,864 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 24,618 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 24,618 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 22,781 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 20,506 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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L791 EDV is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L791 EDV, 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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L791 EDV is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 1994.

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