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R478 GNK

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,443 mi
Last recorded54,443 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GNK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,443 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 54,350 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 53,892 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 53,892 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,566 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 53,313 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,244 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 51,244 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,006 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,896 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 47,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 47,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,309 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,309 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,052 miles

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)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,052 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,610 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,327 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 36,015 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,537 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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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.

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