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L693 YHR

1994 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,974 mi
Last recorded24,974 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Triumph Speed Triple26,420 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 YHR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 24,974 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 24,387 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 24,387 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Rear Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 24,035 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 24,022 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 23,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 23,863 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2016 20,503 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 20,265 miles

rear brake has slight binding

Fail 28 May 2015 20,265 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

rear brake has slight binding

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,902 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 19,889 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 18,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,666 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 18,443 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 17,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 16,840 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 16,840 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Front Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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L693 YHR is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L693 YHR, 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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L693 YHR is a 1994 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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