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R39 EGY

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

23,679 mi
Last recorded23,679 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 EGY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 23,679 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 23,679 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 22,746 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 22,282 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 22,282 miles

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 22,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 21,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 21,420 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 21,073 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 20,334 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 20,334 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 May 2017 20,307 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 20,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 20,291 miles

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 20,260 miles

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

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2015 19,490 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2015 19,490 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,208 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 17,570 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 16,677 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,677 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 16,244 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,908 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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R39 EGY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R39 EGY, 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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What year was R39 EGY registered?

R39 EGY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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