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R394 UJC

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,227 mi
Last recorded33,227 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 UJC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 33,227 miles

Engine very mechanically noisy when running.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 31,271 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 28,924 miles

Headlamp beam immage is poor.

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,362 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 26,932 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 26,932 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Chain worn Front indicators fitted upside down

Pass 10 May 2007 25,305 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 25,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Offside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.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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R394 UJC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R394 UJC, 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 R394 UJC registered?

R394 UJC is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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