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R534 HTM

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,432 mi
Last recorded17,432 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 HTM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 17,432 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 17,342 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 17,294 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,220 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 17,220 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 16,577 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 16,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 16,392 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 15,794 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 15,486 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 13,790 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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R534 HTM is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R534 HTM, 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 R534 HTM registered?

R534 HTM is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R534 HTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 HTM shows 11 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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