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R805 FJO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

19,207 mi
Last recorded19,207 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 FJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 19,207 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 18,720 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 18,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 18,193 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 18,165 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 17,792 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 17,496 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 16,541 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 16,168 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 15,815 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 15,734 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 14,861 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 13,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 13,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 12,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2005 11,981 miles

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

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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R805 FJO 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 93.8%.

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 R805 FJO, 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 R805 FJO registered?

R805 FJO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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