MOT Status
ValidMileage
20,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Nail in rear tyre
n/s head lamp lense is loose
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
slight diffrance in head/lamp output.
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
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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V297 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 20,130 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 V297 UBD, 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 27 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 V297 UBD registered?
V297 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 October 1999.
Is V297 UBD safe to buy?
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