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VGO 475

1958 Triumph Speed Twin

Maroon Petrol 500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

962 mi
Last recorded962 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1958 Triumph Speed Twin29,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGO 475
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Twin
Year1958
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 962 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 795 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 518 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 518 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 345 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 29 Nov 2006 129 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 16 miles

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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VGO 475 is a 1958 Triumph Speed Twin in Maroon with a 500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1958 Triumph Speed Twin models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 29,602 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 Twin fails its MOT is horn not working, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VGO 475, 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 68 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 VGO 475 registered?

VGO 475 is a 1958 Triumph Speed Twin, first registered on 29 April 1958.

Is VGO 475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VGO 475 shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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