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R908 KRY

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

15,449 mi
Last recorded15,449 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 15,449 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 15,448 miles

slight movement on monoshock linkage pivot bearings

Fail 24 Jul 2018 15,448 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

slight movement on monoshock linkage pivot bearings

Pass 13 Feb 2017 15,442 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 15,432 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 14,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 14,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015
Fail 8 Oct 2013 15,283 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Oct 2013 15,283 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,929 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 10,554 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 9,902 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 8,912 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 8,150 miles

oil leak

oil leak from rear hub

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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R908 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R908 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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R908 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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