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M349 KBC

1995 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

38,579 mi
Last recorded38,579 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Triumph Speed Triple27,688 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM349 KBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 38,579 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 38,577 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 38,577 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 36,110 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 36,054 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,998 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 32,979 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 32,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

Pass 11 Nov 2015 30,390 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 27,688 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 26,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,761 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

oil light on

Fail 3 Mar 2012 24,743 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 22,722 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 22,692 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 22,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 22,548 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,538 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 21,155 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 16,089 miles

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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M349 KBC is a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 27,688 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 M349 KBC, 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 31 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M349 KBC is a 1995 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 March 1995.

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