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R632 FPU

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,667 mi
Last recorded32,667 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 FPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 32,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 30,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 26,906 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,906 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 23,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

gear lever loose

Fail 1 Sep 2009 23,817 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Oil leak

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

gear lever loose

Pass 21 Aug 2008 20,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 17,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 16,525 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 16,525 miles

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

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

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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R632 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R632 FPU, 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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R632 FPU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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