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R527 LFH

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,001 mi
Last recorded6,001 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 LFH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 6,001 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 6,001 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 5,904 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 5,792 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 5,731 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 5,731 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 5,699 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 5,224 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,397 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 4,397 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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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R527 LFH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R527 LFH, 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 R527 LFH registered?

R527 LFH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 February 1998.

Is R527 LFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 LFH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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