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R954 BAU

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,945 mi
Last recorded16,945 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 BAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 16,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 11,619 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 11,618 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2006 6,427 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Jul 2006 6,427 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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R954 BAU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R954 BAU, 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 R954 BAU registered?

R954 BAU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R954 BAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R954 BAU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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