MOT Status
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47,399 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
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))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is N181 RJU safe to buy?
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