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S240 TPP

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,151 mi
Last recorded3,151 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 TPP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,151 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 3,019 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Punture repair in rear tyre

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Tape on exhaust

Pass 20 Mar 2014 2,877 miles

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Punture repair in rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2011 2,256 miles

rear view mirror insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 640 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 29 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 29 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 9,430 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 8,995 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 8,995 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2005 7,433 miles

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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S240 TPP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,583 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S240 TPP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S240 TPP registered?

S240 TPP is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S240 TPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S240 TPP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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