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N314 FOT

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

35,136 mi
Last recorded35,136 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN314 FOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 35,136 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2025 34,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 34,628 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 33,765 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 33,765 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on wrong side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 33,722 miles

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

THROTTLE STIFF

Pass 15 Aug 2017 33,240 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 33,237 miles

left hand for seal slight oil staining

Fail 29 Jun 2015 32,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 32,713 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 32,576 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 32,569 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 31,891 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 29,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 27,319 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 23,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,235 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 15,996 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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N314 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,734 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N314 FOT, 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 30 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 N314 FOT registered?

N314 FOT is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N314 FOT safe to buy?

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