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S466 RHJ

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

25,291 mi
Last recorded25,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 RHJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 25,291 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 May 2024 25,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 25,058 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 24,936 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 24,903 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 24,848 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 24,590 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,296 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Jul 2016 23,385 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,858 miles

front brake hose kinked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,554 miles

f/brake res hose kinked

Fail 8 May 2012 22,378 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake reservoir hose kinked

silencer poorly mounted

Pass 8 May 2012 22,378 miles

front brake reservoir hose kinked

silencer poorly mounted

Pass 26 Mar 2011 21,491 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 20,786 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 19,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 18,271 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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S466 RHJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 S466 RHJ, 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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S466 RHJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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