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R512 KRY

1997 Triumph Speed

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Triumph Speed23,097 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 KRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 50,229 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,127 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 48,981 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Footrest insecure riders left foot rest clip s missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose rear exhaust hanger loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,684 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight movement on floating bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 47,206 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2016 47,206 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,931 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,893 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 43,581 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 43,577 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 42,667 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 42,667 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 May 2011 41,447 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 21 May 2010 40,735 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 38,815 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 38,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,912 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 36,897 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 36,841 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R512 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 23,097 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R512 KRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R512 KRY is a 1997 Triumph Speed, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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