MOT Status
ValidMileage
63,452 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush slight play in bottom shock mount/bush (5.3.2 (c))
chain loose slightly
slight play in rear shock mount
Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
chain loose slightly
slight play in rear shock mount
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
rear brake locking but more effort required than usual
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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R556 URX is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R556 URX, 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 R556 URX registered?
R556 URX is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R556 URX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R556 URX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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