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J30 CDW

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,562 mi
Last recorded32,562 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 CDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 32,562 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 32,540 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2024 31,801 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,933 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 29,803 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,984 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Fail 14 Jul 2021 28,984 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Footrest slightly loose nearside & offside front (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

marks around holes in rear brake disc

Pass 20 Apr 2020 28,955 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 28,054 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 28,010 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 25,942 miles

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

Nearside Pinch bolt missing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 23,519 miles

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside front pinch bolt broken

Pass 2 May 2014 21,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 19,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 19,207 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 17,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 15,943 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,843 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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J30 CDW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 20,729 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 J30 CDW, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J30 CDW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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