MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,106 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Slightly sticky rear brake
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake travel but not excessive
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)
Centre Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(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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R309 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R309 BOC, 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 R309 BOC registered?
R309 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 May 1998.
Is R309 BOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R309 BOC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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