MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
5,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Rear Brake component inadequately mounted Brake hose fouling exhaust (1.1.21 (c))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Upper Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Nearside Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU51 FBA is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU51 FBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of BU51 FBA?
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What year was BU51 FBA registered?
BU51 FBA is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 September 2001.
Is BU51 FBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU51 FBA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BU51 FBA have outstanding finance?
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