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L278 YTL

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,184 mi
Last recorded16,184 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL278 YTL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 16,184 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 16,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 16,148 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 15,958 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 15,958 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 15,804 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 15,804 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2006 15,787 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)

Front suspension assembly component missing (2.3.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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L278 YTL is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L278 YTL, 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 L278 YTL registered?

L278 YTL is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L278 YTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L278 YTL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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