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VN18 HCL

2018 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,685 mi
Last recorded2,685 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Speed Triple6,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN18 HCL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 2,685 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 2,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 2,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose Requires adjustment (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing Reflector fitted (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre starting to get low 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 2,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 1,664 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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VN18 HCL is a 2018 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 6,898 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN18 HCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 8 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN18 HCL registered?

VN18 HCL is a 2018 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is VN18 HCL safe to buy?

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