MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Offside Handlebar mounting excessively deteriorated (flexible type) (2.1.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Slight bend in side stand
Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Slight bend in side stand
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
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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R409 SGC 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 R409 SGC, 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 R409 SGC registered?
R409 SGC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 1998.
Is R409 SGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R409 SGC 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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