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N639 NHS

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

16,836 mi
Last recorded16,836 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN639 NHS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 16,836 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 15,727 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 15,022 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 14,381 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

front tyre has slight crazing between tread

Fail 21 Aug 2009 13,473 miles

Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 13,473 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,513 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Fail 5 Jul 2008 12,509 miles

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 7 Aug 2007 12,343 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 12,223 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 11,004 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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N639 NHS is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc 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 N639 NHS, 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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N639 NHS is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 23 April 1996.

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