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R415 ULU

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

18,137 mi
Last recorded18,137 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 ULU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 18,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 17,718 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 17,518 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 17,226 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 17,214 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 16,936 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 16,936 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,860 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 16,821 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,267 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 14,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 12,170 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 10,648 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 9,588 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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R415 ULU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R415 ULU, 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 R415 ULU registered?

R415 ULU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R415 ULU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R415 ULU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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