MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
27,410 miAbove average mileage for this year
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r/h head light does not work
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
r/h head light does not work
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
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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R838 ADL is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R838 ADL, 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 R838 ADL registered?
R838 ADL is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R838 ADL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R838 ADL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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