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N429 THO

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,595 mi
Last recorded51,595 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 THO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine900cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 51,595 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 51,583 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 51,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 51,249 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 51,221 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 51,221 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,811 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2016 50,294 miles

Engine not running on all cylinders

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 4 May 2013 48,839 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 47,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 45,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 41,888 miles

Rear Brake component is slightly corroded (3.1.5)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 40,417 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 40,378 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,092 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 35,525 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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N429 THO is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N429 THO, 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 N429 THO registered?

N429 THO is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N429 THO safe to buy?

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