MOT Status
ValidMileage
32,123 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
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 Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Stop lamp not working Rear stop switch not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Offside headlight not working on dipped beam
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Only one front side light illuminates
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Direction indicators not working All (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Only one front side light illuminates
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
gear lever loose
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P659 OLN is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 P659 OLN, 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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P659 OLN is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P659 OLN safe to buy?
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