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R624 OEL

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

34,361 mi
Last recorded34,361 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 OEL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 34,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 33,712 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,237 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 32,213 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 28,447 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,493 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 23,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Rear break effort very low

Fail 11 Aug 2017 23,852 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Rear break effort very low

Pass 25 May 2016 22,342 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 21,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

gear lever rubber missing

Pass 27 May 2014 20,587 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level low

Pass 7 May 2013 17,500 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 16,912 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 15,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 14,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 26 May 2009 12,982 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 11,581 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 9,965 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 8,779 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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R624 OEL is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R624 OEL, 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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R624 OEL is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 April 1998.

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