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R852 KRY

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,428 mi
Last recorded21,428 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 21,428 miles

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 21,017 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 20,899 miles

Direction indicator insecure But not likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 21,439 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 20,130 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 19,986 miles

Centre Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Mar 2015 18,458 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 17,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Aug 2013 17,974 miles

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Aug 2012 16,627 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,727 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

one tail bulb not working

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,396 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 14,049 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,049 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 23,244 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 13,242 miles

Centre Front Lower Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 12,795 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 May 2005 12,737 miles
Fail 27 May 2005 12,737 miles

Rear 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.

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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R852 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc 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 R852 KRY, 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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R852 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R852 KRY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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