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RPP 653D

1966 Triumph Speed Twin

Black Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,949 mi
Last recorded6,949 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1966 Triumph Speed Twin15,048 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPP 653D
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Twin
Year1966
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 6,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 6,820 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 6,717 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,708 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,657 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,657 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 6,657 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Twin?

Based on 3,044 MOT tests across 1,207 vehicles.

91.9%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
69
Year Lifespan
1,207
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Horn not working 5
Footrest missing 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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RPP 653D is a 1966 Triumph Speed Twin in Black with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1966 Triumph Speed Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.8% with a typical mileage of 15,048 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Twin fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RPP 653D, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Twin typically stays on UK roads for around 69 years. At 60 years old, this Triumph Speed Twin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RPP 653D registered?

RPP 653D is a 1966 Triumph Speed Twin, first registered on 1 September 1966.

Is RPP 653D safe to buy?

The MOT history for RPP 653D shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RPP 653D have outstanding finance?

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