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R897 OTT

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Silver Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,933 mi
Last recorded24,933 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 OTT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 24,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 24,881 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 24,479 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 23,441 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2011 23,441 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 22,817 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 22,492 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,207 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,307 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 13,359 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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R897 OTT is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Silver with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R897 OTT, 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 R897 OTT registered?

R897 OTT is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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