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R342 BOC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,611 mi
Last recorded26,611 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 BOC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 26,611 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive Tight spot (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 26,583 miles

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

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

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

all brake disc slightly worn

front forks slightly soft

Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,484 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 25,619 miles

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

drive chain has tight spot

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 23,499 miles

rear number plate letters small

right front foot pegloose

Fail 27 Jun 2009 23,499 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear number plate letters small

right front foot pegloose

Pass 19 Jun 2008 20,462 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 19,485 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2007 19,485 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 15,800 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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R342 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R342 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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R342 BOC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 June 1998.

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