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N181 RJU

1996 Triumph Speed

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,399 mi
Last recorded47,399 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed23,015 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 47,399 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 47,388 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 47,378 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Getting worn to the limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 47,041 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 47,015 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play Top triple clamp nut loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 46,824 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,191 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 45,479 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 44,434 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 43,723 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 42,082 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 40,137 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,296 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 37,602 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 36,097 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 33,622 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 31,154 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 31,154 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,486 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 24,144 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 24,144 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 23,174 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 23,174 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,509 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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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N181 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 23,015 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 N181 RJU, 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 30 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N181 RJU registered?

N181 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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