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R451 TLD

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,961 mi
Last recorded21,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 21,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 21,931 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 21,869 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,702 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 21,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 21,697 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 21,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 21,659 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2009 21,658 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 30 May 2007 21,399 miles

1. front tyre perished

Centre Front Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 21,394 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

1. front tyre perished † †2. unable to check rear brake fluid level

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Centre Rear Lower Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 21,116 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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R451 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R451 TLD, 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 R451 TLD registered?

R451 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R451 TLD safe to buy?

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