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R856 OHY

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

17,338 mi
Last recorded17,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 OHY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 17,338 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 16,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 16,731 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,463 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 16,463 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 15,799 miles

Front front side side down to 50%

Pass 30 Jun 2018 15,358 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 15,096 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 15,096 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 14,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 14,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 14,218 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 13,845 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 13,050 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 13,050 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 12,773 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 11,939 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 11,939 miles

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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R856 OHY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R856 OHY, 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 R856 OHY registered?

R856 OHY is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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