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S532 TKG

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

29,418 mi
Last recorded29,418 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 TKG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 29,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 29,408 miles

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

Offside Wiring likely to become crushed in lock stop

Rear Brake binding but not excessively Recommend service on caliper. (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Some free play is usual on this model (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 29,327 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 29,071 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 29,054 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 28,538 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

has long travel but works ok on brake machine

Fail 22 Jan 2021 28,525 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

has long travel but works ok on brake machine

Pass 21 Jan 2020 26,743 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,038 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 24,226 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 24,187 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 23,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 22,483 miles

very slight play in rear wheel bearing assembly

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,873 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 20,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,862 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 18,992 miles

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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S532 TKG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S532 TKG, 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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S532 TKG is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 5 October 1998.

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