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S391 EGK

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

14,481 mi
Last recorded14,481 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS391 EGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2014 14,481 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 14,203 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 14,103 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 14,086 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 13,803 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 13,803 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 11,742 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 11,340 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 10,312 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 8,027 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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S391 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S391 EGK, 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 S391 EGK registered?

S391 EGK is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S391 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S391 EGK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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