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R644 GHO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,500 mi
Last recorded22,500 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR644 GHO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 22,500 miles

ADVISE FRONT FORK SEAL LEAKING

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 22,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose Cush area. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight movement in rear caliper mounting bracket.

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 22,455 miles

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake caliper carrier. (1.1.21 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2021 22,454 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Obscured on either side on full lock, (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Wheel bearing has excessive play Rear wheel bearing hub area. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake component slightly loose Rear brake caliper carrier. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2016 21,015 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 20,790 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 20,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2014 20,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fail 22 Jun 2013 19,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 19,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 18,387 miles

Rear Brake lever slightly corroded (3.2.A1c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 17,722 miles

rear numberplate fitted during test

rear reflector fitted during test

Pass 22 Jul 2006 15,575 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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R644 GHO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R644 GHO, 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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What year was R644 GHO registered?

R644 GHO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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