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R625 NLJ

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,321 mi
Last recorded59,321 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 NLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 59,321 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed Front brake line chaffing front tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up Single sided swingarm wheel bearing with lots of free play (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2017 59,321 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Clocks not secure

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

no rear footpegs, single seat only

Pass 13 May 2016 551 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc rivets worn

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Single seat only, No rear footpegs

Pass 7 Apr 2015 58,417 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 57,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 55,736 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine oil low

offside main beam not working

Fail 3 Apr 2013 55,736 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

engine oil low

offside main beam not working

Pass 4 May 2012 53,890 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Gear selector pedel seems worn at pivot

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

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

Pass 7 May 2011 50,672 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 4,909 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 48,453 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 48,450 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 47,005 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 39,492 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 39,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 38,602 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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R625 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R625 NLJ, 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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R625 NLJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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