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S311 LLO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,371 mi
Last recorded30,371 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS311 LLO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 30,371 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 29,760 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 27,911 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 26,188 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 26,188 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,087 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,155 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 22,155 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 20,329 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 19,186 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,186 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 17,636 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 16,905 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 16,314 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 16,075 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 15,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 13,617 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 11,608 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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S311 LLO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S311 LLO, 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 S311 LLO registered?

S311 LLO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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