MOT Status
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23,848 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear exhaust mount rubber bush worn
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Mudguard insecure front fender sharp edge / cracked ()
Nearside left mirror very loose
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)
Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
bolt missing from sprocket
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
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R43 XFJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R43 XFJ, 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 R43 XFJ registered?
R43 XFJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R43 XFJ safe to buy?
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