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S171 HDV

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

46,719 mi
Last recorded46,719 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS171 HDV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 46,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 46,719 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 46,714 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 46,683 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 44,338 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2019 44,338 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation brake control two (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 38,052 miles

Float on front brake discs

Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,048 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Float on front brake discs

Pass 27 May 2017 37,594 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,733 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 36,733 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 34,736 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 33,283 miles

suspect front tyre value starting to fracture

Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,371 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 30,191 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 30,191 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Brake hose stretched by steering movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 28,838 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Handal bars out of alignment

Pass 19 Mar 2010 27,754 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,303 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 26,303 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 25,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 25,327 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 25,327 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,037 miles

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

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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S171 HDV is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 S171 HDV, 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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S171 HDV is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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