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S151 MFP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

44,255 mi
Last recorded44,255 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS151 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,255 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 41,013 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 40,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 40,725 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 40,713 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 40,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2016 40,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,438 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 39,438 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device insecure (2.4.A.2b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear brake binding slightly.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,712 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 36,422 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 36,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 34,341 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 30,417 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,446 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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S151 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S151 MFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S151 MFP registered?

S151 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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