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W138 VKG

2000 Triumph Speed

Grey Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,420 mi
Last recorded21,420 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 VKG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 17,910 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,225 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 16,375 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 16,347 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 14,740 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 14,740 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 13,715 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 13,707 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 11,386 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 11,385 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 6,354 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,493 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2007 7,493 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 3,400 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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W138 VKG is a 2000 Triumph Speed in Grey with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W138 VKG, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W138 VKG is a 2000 Triumph Speed, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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The MOT history for W138 VKG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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