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R559 JCU

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,835 mi
Last recorded41,835 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 JCU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 41,835 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 34,941 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 33,956 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 33,956 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2012 33,894 miles

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,338 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 32,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 31,267 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 31,243 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain tight links

head bearing notchy [wheel rised]

rear tyre 1.6mm tread

Fail 28 Feb 2008 30,761 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

drive chain tight links

head bearing notchy [wheel rised]

rear tyre 1.6mm tread

Fail 27 Feb 2008 30,761 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

drive chain tight links

head bearing notchy [wheel rised]

rear tyre 1.6mm tread

Fail 3 Feb 2007 29,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 28,191 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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R559 JCU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R559 JCU, 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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R559 JCU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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