MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Nearside rider foot rest rubber deteriated
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Offside indicator tell-tail not working
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort on limit (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M487 MKL is a 1994 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 M487 MKL, 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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M487 MKL is a 1994 Triumph Speed, first registered on 26 August 1994.
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