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N711 MWL

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

42,062 mi
Last recorded42,062 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN711 MWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 42,062 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 42,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 41,625 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 41,617 miles

Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 40,489 miles

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

Oil leak r,h side of motor ()

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,997 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 38,896 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 37,496 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 36,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 36,152 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,354 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2010 33,035 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 33,035 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 32,103 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 29,392 miles

Rear Brake linkage clevis joint excessively worn (3.2.A1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 29,392 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 26,883 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 26,855 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 22 Apr 2006 26,789 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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N711 MWL is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N711 MWL, 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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N711 MWL is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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