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R765 AFL

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,304 mi
Last recorded29,304 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 AFL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 29,304 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 29,219 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 29,023 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 28,780 miles

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Stanchion to leg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2023 28,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 28,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 28,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 27,481 miles

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

Exhaust noisy Silencer (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,349 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 May 2012 27,185 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 26,873 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 26,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 25,511 miles

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))

Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,468 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 21,737 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2005 19,007 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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R765 AFL is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R765 AFL, 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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R765 AFL is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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