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R959 JUG

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,905 mi
Last recorded26,905 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 JUG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 26,905 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,052 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 24,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 23,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 22,711 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,574 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,472 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 15,466 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 1,176 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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R959 JUG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R959 JUG, 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 R959 JUG registered?

R959 JUG is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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