MOT Status
ValidMileage
42,131 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork legs (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush vertical play in swingarm linkage (5.3.2 (c))
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork legs (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush vertical play in swingarm linkage (5.3.2 (c))
Throttle operating incorrectly revs hang up on full lock to the right (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very quiet (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension lower linkage has play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort showing fluctuations on brake tester. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))
Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))
Throttle operating incorrectly throttle snagging and not returning when on R/H steering lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension lower linkage has play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort showing fluctuations on brake tester. (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))
Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))
Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp light intensity reduced one headlamp high beam only (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)
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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YR02 VAV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,623 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 YR02 VAV, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was YR02 VAV registered?
YR02 VAV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 March 2002.
Is YR02 VAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YR02 VAV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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