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R455 TLD

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,142 mi
Last recorded19,142 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 TLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Jun 2024 19,142 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 18,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 18,238 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 17,217 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 16,941 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,579 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 16,556 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 16,361 miles

RIDER(DRIVER)ONLY, Pillion seat capped,pillion footrests removed.

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,306 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 15,526 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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R455 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R455 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 R455 TLD registered?

R455 TLD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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