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R588 EGP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,798 mi
Last recorded40,798 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 EGP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 40,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 40,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 39,776 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2020 37,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 34,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 33,296 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Clutch cable worn and catching on front headlight fairing

headbearings pitted with wheel raised in air

Fail 14 Jun 2018 33,093 miles

Front Drive chain sprocket excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Chain guard missing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 31,226 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 31,216 miles

Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Aug 2013 28,592 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 28,224 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 28,009 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 28,009 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,502 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,502 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 May 2007 26,493 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 24,448 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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R588 EGP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R588 EGP, 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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R588 EGP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 7 April 1998.

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