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R656 JGO

1998 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

10,522 mi
Last recorded10,522 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 JGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 May 2012 10,522 miles

1of 2 rear lights i/o

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

slight bind to rear wheel

underside of engine oil pipes very rusty

Pass 17 May 2010 10,504 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

one of two rear position lamps I/O

Pass 26 May 2009 10,357 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

rear brake plate has some play

Pass 23 Apr 2008 10,222 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 9,332 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 8,742 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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R656 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R656 JGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R656 JGO registered?

R656 JGO is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R656 JGO safe to buy?

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