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R792 JGP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,934 mi
Last recorded32,934 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 JGP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 32,934 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

aftermarket indicators fitted to front>visable but small

Pass 9 Feb 2017 31,868 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 31,868 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing Pad pin securing clip (3.2.A1e)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 31,863 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,311 miles

slight cracking on n/s front fork seal

Fail 2 Jul 2013 31,206 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 29,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 25,850 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 25,848 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,960 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 15,078 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 14,490 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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R792 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R792 JGP, 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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R792 JGP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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