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R491 HNO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

17,809 mi
Last recorded17,809 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 HNO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2014 17,809 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 17,579 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2013 17,576 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2012 17,066 miles

Fuel cap mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 17,066 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 16,538 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 16,538 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 15,853 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 15,292 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 15,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 14,628 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,628 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (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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R491 HNO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R491 HNO, 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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What year was R491 HNO registered?

R491 HNO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R491 HNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 HNO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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