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R557 LRY

1998 Triumph Speed

Purple Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,997 mi
Last recorded36,997 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 LRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 36,997 miles

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

engine is idling high

Fail 10 May 2017 36,997 miles

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

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

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

engine is idling high

Pass 30 Apr 2016 33,594 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 33,594 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 25,096 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 24,068 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 24,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,376 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 23,376 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 23,028 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 22,328 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 21,890 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,703 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,741 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 16,114 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 13,149 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R557 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Purple with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R557 LRY, 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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R557 LRY is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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