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N157 RJU

1996 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,950 mi
Last recorded33,950 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Triumph Speed Triple20,734 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 RJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,950 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,798 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,250 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 32,597 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 32,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 31,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 31,161 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2012 31,161 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 28,894 miles

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

rear brake is dragging slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 27,219 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 25,318 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 24,227 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 20,626 miles

rear brake is dragging slightly

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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N157 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1996 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.7% with a typical mileage of 20,734 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 N157 RJU, 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 30 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 N157 RJU registered?

N157 RJU is a 1996 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 January 1996.

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