MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,552 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)
headlight very dim on dip beam
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P488 MAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 P488 MAV, 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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P488 MAV is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 7 February 1997.
Is P488 MAV safe to buy?
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