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R976 EMX

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,285 mi
Last recorded15,285 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 EMX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 15,285 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 15,222 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 14,050 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 13,074 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 12,648 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 12,615 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 12,615 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 12,245 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 12,041 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 11,545 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 11,545 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 11,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 11,175 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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R976 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R976 EMX, 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 R976 EMX registered?

R976 EMX is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 May 1998.

Is R976 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 EMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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