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VK18 VYE

2018 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

5,460 mi
Last recorded5,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Triumph Speed Triple6,898 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 VYE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 5,460 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 5,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 5,157 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 4,452 miles

Advise front brake spongy

Advise n/s headlamp bulb not working

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 4,452 miles

Advise front brake spongy

Advise n/s headlamp bulb not working

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 3,183 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 178 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 11,428 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Nearside plus offside ! (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside 1.48mm in places! (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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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VK18 VYE is a 2018 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.2% with a typical mileage of 6,898 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 VK18 VYE, 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 8 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK18 VYE registered?

VK18 VYE is a 2018 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 26 May 2018.

Is VK18 VYE safe to buy?

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