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N921 NDL

1996 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,097 mi
Last recorded71,097 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed23,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN921 NDL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 71,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 70,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 70,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 70,297 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 70,297 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 70,153 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 68,774 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2017 68,048 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 May 2016 66,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 66,523 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 May 2015 66,523 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 66,068 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 66,068 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 64,709 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 64,186 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 64,186 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 21 May 2011 63,354 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 61,960 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,960 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,500 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 53,638 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,427 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 42,304 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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N921 NDL is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N921 NDL, 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 N921 NDL registered?

N921 NDL is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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