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R211 NAY

1998 Triumph Speed

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

42,941 mi
Last recorded42,941 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 NAY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 42,941 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 42,766 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 42,766 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 42,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 41,822 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 41,822 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 39,958 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2018 37,756 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 35,047 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 33,844 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2016 33,840 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 31,497 miles

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

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

handlebar fouls tank on both full left and right lock

Fail 16 Jul 2015 31,492 miles

Front Brake hose fouling (3.2.B3b)

Stop lamp insecure (1.3.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (3.2.B3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

handlebar fouls tank on both full left and right lock

on full right lock starter button is pressed by tank. causing headlights to cut out

Pass 13 Jun 2014 30,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 25,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 24,459 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2010 12,317 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 11,875 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 11,483 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 10,703 miles

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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R211 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 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 R211 NAY, 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 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R211 NAY is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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