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N388 EUE

1996 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,906 mi
Last recorded17,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed23,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 EUE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 17,906 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 17,895 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 17,895 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,876 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 17,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 17,738 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2012 17,601 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

rear tyre slightly under-inflated

Pass 20 Jun 2012 17,601 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear tyre slightly under-inflated

Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,233 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,233 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 16,924 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 16,924 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 16,437 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 16,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 14,685 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 14,685 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,600 miles

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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N388 EUE is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N388 EUE, 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 N388 EUE registered?

N388 EUE is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N388 EUE safe to buy?

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