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VU61 UCG

2011 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,553 mi
Last recorded18,553 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2011 Triumph Speed Triple11,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UCG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 18,553 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 18,003 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 17,991 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear brake condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 15,334 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 13,889 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 12,284 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 10,187 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play notch detected may affect steering (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 9,050 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 7,352 miles

Front Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play slight notch detected at straight ahead position (2.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Dec 2014 1,248 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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VU61 UCG is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,827 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 VU61 UCG, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VU61 UCG is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 December 2011.

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