MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
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)
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))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
drive chain tight links
head bearing notchy [wheel rised]
rear tyre 1.6mm tread
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
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
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)
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)
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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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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What year was R559 JCU registered?
R559 JCU is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R559 JCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R559 JCU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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