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N414 LAF

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,930 mi
Last recorded17,930 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 LAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 17,930 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 16,350 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 14,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 9,910 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 9,551 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,521 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 9,500 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 9,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 9,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,145 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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N414 LAF is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 N414 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N414 LAF registered?

N414 LAF is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N414 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N414 LAF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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