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R430 DKP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

78,951 mi
Last recorded78,951 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 DKP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 78,951 miles

Central Lower Oil leak

Offside Front Brake fluid discoloured

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

Fail 29 Jul 2025 78,948 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Oil leak

Offside Front Brake fluid discoloured

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

Nearside Front Brake disc has excessive movement

Pass 17 Jul 2024 78,362 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 78,356 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 77,743 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 77,645 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 76,550 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 74,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,770 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 72,162 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,933 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 71,933 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 71,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 71,233 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 70,014 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 69,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 65,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 62,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 59,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,250 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 50,262 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,672 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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R430 DKP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 R430 DKP, 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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R430 DKP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 May 1998.

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