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R959 BOA

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,541 mi
Last recorded33,541 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BOA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 33,541 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2024 33,541 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2023 33,434 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 33,434 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 32,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn (carrier-rotor). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2022 32,843 miles

Front Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front worn (carrier-rotor). (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure Spindle pinch bolts loose. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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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R959 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R959 BOA, 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 R959 BOA registered?

R959 BOA is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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