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L968 NGW

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,857 mi
Last recorded42,857 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL968 NGW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 42,857 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim R/H/S - Of front wheel (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Rear brake hose - lower ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush has slight up & down play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension linkage bearings have slight up & down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 41,785 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 41,707 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,676 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 41,590 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 41,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 39,488 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 39,488 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 33,615 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 33,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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L968 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L968 NGW, 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 L968 NGW registered?

L968 NGW is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 May 1994.

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