MOT Status
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30,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Master cylinder (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
slight idle diviation on idle on lock test no free play in throttle
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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Y738 BRD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 Y738 BRD, 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 Y738 BRD registered?
Y738 BRD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is Y738 BRD safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y738 BRD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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