MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake lever travel close to limits
Offside foot peg slightly insecure
Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Throttle operation notchy
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))
play in gear lever
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R478 GNK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R478 GNK, 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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R478 GNK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 March 1998.
Is R478 GNK safe to buy?
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