MOT Status
ValidMileage
27,998 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Engine revs up when steering turned to the right (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)
oil leak n/s
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
EML is on.
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
EML is on.
Nearside Front Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)
Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
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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Y338 UBD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 Y338 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was Y338 UBD registered?
Y338 UBD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 August 2001.
Is Y338 UBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y338 UBD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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