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R799 HAT

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

34,513 mi
Last recorded34,513 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR799 HAT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 34,513 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,782 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 33,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 32,954 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 32,800 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 32,622 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 32,199 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 31,332 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 29,579 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 29,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 18 May 2013 28,364 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 May 2013 28,364 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,889 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 26,679 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Aug 2010 26,678 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,329 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 26,329 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2008 22,363 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 22,362 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 17,532 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 17,531 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 14,708 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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R799 HAT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R799 HAT, 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 R799 HAT registered?

R799 HAT is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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