MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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n/s/f dip beam not working
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
n/s/f dip beam not working
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively pitted (3.2.A1l)
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 TJR is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R253 TJR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R253 TJR registered?
R253 TJR is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R253 TJR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R253 TJR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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