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S152 MFP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

37,588 mi
Last recorded37,588 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 37,588 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,961 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 32,944 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 32,944 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,867 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 32,855 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 32,492 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 32,042 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 30,888 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 30,667 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,266 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 26,967 miles

front fork seals damp rear suspension capsule tie wrapped

Fail 1 May 2012 26,967 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

front fork seals damp rear suspension capsule tie wrapped

Pass 5 May 2011 26,130 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 26,065 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 24,661 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,430 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 21,908 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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S152 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 S152 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.

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What year was S152 MFP registered?

S152 MFP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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