MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)
Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P253 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,097 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 P253 GJF, 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 29 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P253 GJF registered?
P253 GJF is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 11 June 1997.
Is P253 GJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P253 GJF 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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