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R309 BOC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

19,106 mi
Last recorded19,106 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2021 19,106 miles

Slightly sticky rear brake

Pass 13 Jul 2019 18,674 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 18,655 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 18,287 miles

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

front brake travel but not excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2016 17,690 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 17,281 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 17,232 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 16,279 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 16,256 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 16,256 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 16,026 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 15,687 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 15,638 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

Centre Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 15,233 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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R309 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R309 BOC, 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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R309 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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