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N507 BKL

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,072 mi
Last recorded39,072 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN507 BKL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 39,072 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 38,910 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 38,909 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 38,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 36,117 miles

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 20,463 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,463 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,671 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 15,826 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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N507 BKL is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N507 BKL, 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 N507 BKL registered?

N507 BKL is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 January 1996.

Is N507 BKL safe to buy?

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