MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,296 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear SUSPENSION LINKAGE BEARING NOT MOVING FREELY
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Rear SUSPENSION LINKAGE BEARING NOT MOVING FREELY
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight play in front floating discs and front pads.
Brake performance not tested (3.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Plate brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.B2b)
Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight play in front floating discs and front pads.
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight play/movement in both front floating discs.
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)
Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
slight play/movement in both front floating discs.
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P709 DNT 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 P709 DNT, 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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P709 DNT is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 February 1997.
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