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R169 NAY

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

38,485 mi
Last recorded38,485 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,485 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 37,774 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 37,774 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 37,774 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,770 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 34,770 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 36,500 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 33,865 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 30,746 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 30,746 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2006 30,744 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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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R169 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 20,729 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 R169 NAY, 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 28 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 R169 NAY registered?

R169 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R169 NAY safe to buy?

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