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R960 NDD

1997 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,986 mi
Last recorded37,986 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed Triple22,991 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 NDD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 37,986 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 37,285 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 37,277 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 36,893 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 36,753 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 36,218 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 35,998 miles

Drive chain slightly tight

Pass 13 Jul 2017 34,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 34,556 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 34,268 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,988 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,951 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 33,818 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 33,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 33,386 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2009 32,807 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2008 32,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,541 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 26,735 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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R960 NDD 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 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R960 NDD, 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 R960 NDD registered?

R960 NDD is a 1997 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R960 NDD safe to buy?

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