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P656 BPF

1996 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,846 mi
Last recorded10,846 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed23,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 BPF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2009 10,846 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 10,277 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 10,271 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,955 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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P656 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Speed in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P656 BPF, 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 P656 BPF registered?

P656 BPF is a 1996 Triumph Speed, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P656 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P656 BPF shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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