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R457 ABW

1998 Triumph Speed

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

4,680 mi
Last recorded4,680 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 ABW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 4,680 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 2,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

No lights fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2019 37 miles

No lights fitted at time of test

Fail 15 May 2019 32 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017
Pass 30 May 2015

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014
Pass 11 Aug 2012

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011

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

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

Fail 21 May 2011

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 1 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,105 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 36,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

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

Pass 12 May 2006 35,516 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R457 ABW is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R457 ABW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R457 ABW registered?

R457 ABW is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R457 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 ABW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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