MOT Status
ValidMileage
55,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
front brake travel long
rear brake slight bind
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
rear number plate damage replace soon
Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
rear stoplight poor operation
Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS
rear stoplight poor operation
### o/s/f head light bad earth ####n/s/rbrake hose veary near rim ####
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?
Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R490 OOB is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R490 OOB, 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 R490 OOB registered?
R490 OOB is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 16 July 1998.
Is R490 OOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R490 OOB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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