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R65 KUT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

15,546 mi
Last recorded15,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 KUT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2013 15,546 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 15,546 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 14,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 14,962 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 13,801 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 13,801 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 13,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,655 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 11,276 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 10,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 9,608 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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R65 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R65 KUT, 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 R65 KUT registered?

R65 KUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 August 1997.

Is R65 KUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 KUT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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