MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,353 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
chain slightly loose
footgear change rubber deteriateing
chain slightly loose
footgear change rubber deteriateing
Rear indicators in rear light unit. Too close together
Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
n/s rear position lamp not working ,
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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Y987 PVS is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 Y987 PVS, 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 Y987 PVS registered?
Y987 PVS is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 28 April 2001.
Is Y987 PVS safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y987 PVS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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