1997 Triumph 955 1.0L Petrol · R717 UCC
1997 Triumph 955 (1.0L, petrol). First registered 14/08/1997. Recorded mileage 36,249 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH 955
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 36,249 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 955cc
R717 UCC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/05/2022
- 36,249 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R717 UCC Mileage History
- 04/05/200726,055 mi
- 08/03/201026,638 mi+583 mi
- 06/06/201128,567 mi+1,929 mi
- 20/06/201229,479 mi+912 mi
- 20/06/201229,479 mi
- 21/06/201330,091 mi+612 mi
- 24/06/201330,148 mi+57 mi
- 19/08/201431,281 mi+1,133 mi
- 14/03/201632,809 mi+1,528 mi
- 22/09/201736,129 mi+3,320 mi
- 09/02/201936,158 mi+29 mi
- 16/07/202036,235 mi+77 mi
- 04/05/202236,249 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 680 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
R717 UCC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Triumph 955 (R717 UCC) between May 2007 and May 2022.
The record contains 11 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)”; “Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in averag”; “Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)”.
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