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R305 EGK

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

24,187 mi
Last recorded24,187 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 24,187 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 24,022 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,010 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 23,002 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 22,557 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 22,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Feb 2008 20,892 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 20,892 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,798 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,609 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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R305 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R305 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 R305 EGK registered?

R305 EGK is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R305 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 EGK shows 11 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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