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Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch lever slightly bent.
Folk seal dust covers missing.
Rear brake lever slightly bent.
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear Brake Lever (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Discs Pitted
Rear Wheel Binding Slightly
Slight Oil Leak
Direction indicators not working All Indicators (1.5.1c)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front and Rear Lever (1.3.1a)
Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear Brake Lever (3.1.3c)
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Discs Pitted
Rear Wheel Binding Slightly
Slight Oil Leak
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Nearside Front fork seal missing
Nearside headlamp lense/reflector corroding
Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Offside Front fork seal missing
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
number plate lamp not working
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)
Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)
Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)
Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
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Y798 FHK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 Y798 FHK, 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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Y798 FHK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 2001.
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