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M520 HPA

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

17,368 mi
Last recorded17,368 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM520 HPA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 17,368 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 16,891 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 16,891 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 16,752 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2010 16,541 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2010 16,541 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Jul 2010 16,525 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain fouling another component (6.2.1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Rear suspension component cracked (2.4.A.1a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,362 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 16,362 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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M520 HPA is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M520 HPA, 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 M520 HPA registered?

M520 HPA is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is M520 HPA safe to buy?

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