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R64 ORF

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

1,570 mi
Last recorded1,570 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 ORF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 1,570 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO LIGHTS CONNECTED AT TIME OF TEST

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 1,301 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 2 Aug 2023 1,301 miles

Horn not working horn not fitted (7.7 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

NO LIGHTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 19 May 2020 1,252 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 1,102 miles

no headlight fitted at time of test

no indicators fitted at time of test

no stop/tail light fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2016 859 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015

Centre Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2015
Pass 12 Feb 2014 1 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 15,540 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 25,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,912 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 22,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,335 miles

front tyre slightly perished and splitting on sidewalls

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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R64 ORF is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R64 ORF, 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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R64 ORF is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R64 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R64 ORF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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