MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
1,324 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
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N897 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1996 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 23,015 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N897 TBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was N897 TBC registered?
N897 TBC is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 17 July 1996.
Is N897 TBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for N897 TBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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