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29,462 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
near side calliper contaminated but not leaking
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
GEAR SELECTION CONNECTING ARM HITTING/RUBBING ON FRAME.
LEFT HAND HANDLEBAR SLIGHTY BENT.
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil FRONT LEFT HAND FORK SEAL SLIGHTLY LEAKING. (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement mono shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)
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))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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.
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L242 DPR is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1994 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 26,420 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 L242 DPR, 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 32 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was L242 DPR registered?
L242 DPR is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 March 1994.
Is L242 DPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L242 DPR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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