MOT Status
ValidMileage
36,715 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust noisy
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Registration plate non-relective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P261 WVL is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P261 WVL, 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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How do I check the history of P261 WVL?
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What year was P261 WVL registered?
P261 WVL is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P261 WVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P261 WVL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P261 WVL have outstanding finance?
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