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M203 LRJ

1994 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,208 mi
Last recorded42,208 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed29,976 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 LRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 42,208 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 41,717 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 41,716 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 41,457 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 41,348 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 40,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 40,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,835 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 36,946 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 36,946 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,347 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 36,347 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 33,420 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

corrosion on fuel cap sealing ring

long travel and slightly spongy front brake lever

play in clutch and brake lever pivots

slight roughness in rear wheel revolution

Fail 27 Apr 2006 33,388 miles

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

Rear Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

non original foot pegs fitted,rears home made

play in clutch lever pivot

rear brake hose taped up at point of fouling,not allowing full inspection,strongly advise investigation

roughness on fuel tank filler seal point

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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M203 LRJ is a 1994 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M203 LRJ, 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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M203 LRJ is a 1994 Triumph Speed, first registered on 6 September 1994.

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