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VEL 336

1957 Triumph Speedtwin

Red Petrol 499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,978 mi
Last recorded49,978 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEL 336
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedtwin
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 49,978 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 49,970 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 49,952 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

front brake poor requires bedding in

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,952 miles

front brake poor requires bedding in

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,935 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 49,935 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 49,850 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedtwin?

Based on 528 MOT tests across 114 vehicles.

93.0%
Pass Rate
174
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
114
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 3
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 2
wheel bearings are excessively rough 2
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 2
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VEL 336 is a 1957 Triumph Speedtwin in Red with a 499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedtwin fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 3 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VEL 336, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedtwin typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 69 years old, this Triumph Speedtwin is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VEL 336?

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What year was VEL 336 registered?

VEL 336 is a 1957 Triumph Speedtwin, first registered on 2 July 1957.

Is VEL 336 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEL 336 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VEL 336 have outstanding finance?

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