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R968 JUG

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Grey Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,089 mi
Last recorded3,089 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 JUG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 3,089 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 1,510 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 757 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 757 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 3 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2022

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 44,073 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 44,073 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 43,774 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 43,774 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 42,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 42,411 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 41,061 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 40,958 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 40,780 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 40,566 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,307 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear hugger slightly cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,307 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

rear hugger slightly cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,265 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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R968 JUG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Grey with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R968 JUG, 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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R968 JUG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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