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R606 NPR

1998 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

20,876 mi
Last recorded20,876 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR606 NPR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 20,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 20,788 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 20,779 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 3 May 2023 19,170 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 19,022 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 18,680 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 18,075 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 17,658 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 16,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 15,083 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,112 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 11,075 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 10,177 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 6,794 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 6,794 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 5,733 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 5,728 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Centre Rear Lower Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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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R606 NPR is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Green 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 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 R606 NPR, 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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What year was R606 NPR registered?

R606 NPR is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R606 NPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R606 NPR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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