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R43 XFJ

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,848 mi
Last recorded23,848 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 XFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 23,848 miles

rear exhaust mount rubber bush worn

Pass 24 May 2025 23,613 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 23,460 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 23,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 23,397 miles

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

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 23,355 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Mudguard insecure front fender sharp edge / cracked ()

Nearside left mirror very loose

Pass 7 Apr 2018 20,094 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 20,086 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,039 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 19,912 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 11,912 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 19,912 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Rear Locking device(s) not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2011 19,912 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 1,912 miles

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

bolt missing from sprocket

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,141 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 19,141 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 15,125 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 14,427 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,063 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 12,479 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,479 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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R43 XFJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R43 XFJ, 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 R43 XFJ registered?

R43 XFJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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