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R173 NAY

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,980 mi
Last recorded36,980 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 36,980 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 36,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 36,034 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 35,988 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 35,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,040 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 34,843 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 34,287 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 33,291 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 333,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,004 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 32,843 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,724 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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R173 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R173 NAY, 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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R173 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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