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R945 WFL

1998 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,884 mi
Last recorded8,884 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 WFL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 8,884 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 8,882 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 8,882 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 8,877 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 8,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 8,821 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 8,821 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 8,606 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 8,503 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,340 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2012 8,309 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 8,310 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 8,068 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 8,029 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 7,891 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

near side headlight dip beam not working

Pass 12 Aug 2006 6,778 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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R945 WFL is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R945 WFL, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R945 WFL registered?

R945 WFL is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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