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SM61 VLW

2012 Triumph Speed

Grey Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

8,515 mi
Last recorded8,515 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed7,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 VLW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 8,515 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 8,144 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 7,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 6,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 3,884 miles

Front INDICATORS ARE CLOSE TOGETHER WITH 180MM INBETWEEN THEM ON THE FRONT

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 1,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 1,531 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 418 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 418 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2017 395 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 3,107 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 3,107 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Lower oil cooler pipe leaking

sump bolt leaking oil

Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,107 miles

Offside Front inductor light taped on

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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SM61 VLW is a 2012 Triumph Speed in Grey with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 7,800 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 SM61 VLW, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Speed is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM61 VLW registered?

SM61 VLW is a 2012 Triumph Speed, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is SM61 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM61 VLW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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