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S188 RDG

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

22,189 mi
Last recorded22,189 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 RDG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,189 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 21,800 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,250 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,027 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2008 18,841 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2008 18,841 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 17,226 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2006 17,185 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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S188 RDG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S188 RDG, 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 S188 RDG registered?

S188 RDG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S188 RDG safe to buy?

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