MOT Status
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32,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear rear brake binding very slightly
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey rear joint (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on switch in headlamp position (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)
Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R303 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1997 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 22,991 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 R303 EGK, 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 29 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 R303 EGK registered?
R303 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R303 EGK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R303 EGK shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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