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R791 UUT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,652 mi
Last recorded30,652 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 UUT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 30,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 30,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 30,596 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 29,690 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 27,598 miles

Exhaust noisy baffled fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 27,598 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition baffle missing (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy baffled fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 26,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 23,928 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,650 miles

headlight beam/deflectors converters fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2015 20,899 miles

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

Front brake lever feels a bit spongy

Fail 10 Apr 2013 19,866 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

headlamp glass taped flat beam pattern displayed

Pass 10 Apr 2013 19,866 miles

headlamp glass taped flat beam pattern displayed

Pass 13 Apr 2012 19,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 19,565 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 18,636 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 17,786 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 17,786 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 17,723 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 15,588 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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R791 UUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R791 UUT, 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 R791 UUT registered?

R791 UUT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R791 UUT safe to buy?

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