MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
23,157 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking fluid (3.2.B4)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)
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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R878 KRY 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 63.6%.
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 R878 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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What year was R878 KRY registered?
R878 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 September 1997.
Is R878 KRY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R878 KRY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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