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R481 GNK

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,138 mi
Last recorded21,138 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 GNK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 21,138 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 21,138 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2024 20,861 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 20,861 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 20,854 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 20,637 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 20,632 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 19,771 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,184 miles

Front Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

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

front floating discs have slight movement

Pass 21 May 2013 19,041 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 19,023 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2012 17,494 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 17,494 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 16,509 miles

front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 May 2010 15,321 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 15,250 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front 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.

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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R481 GNK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R481 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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R481 GNK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R481 GNK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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