MOT Status
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44,144 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front and rear position lamps down to one bulb each
Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Clutch extremely stiff in operation
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)
Clutch extremely stiff in operation
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Clutch very stiff
Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)
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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Y479 GHC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y479 GHC, 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 Y479 GHC registered?
Y479 GHC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y479 GHC safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y479 GHC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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