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M996 BLX

1995 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,277 mi
Last recorded11,277 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Triumph Speed Triple27,688 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 BLX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 11,277 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 10,976 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 10,976 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 10,599 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 10,408 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 10,335 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 10,335 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 9,581 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 25,168 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 23,962 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 23,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 22,715 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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M996 BLX is a 1995 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 1995 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 M996 BLX, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M996 BLX is a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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