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S533 RLB

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,408 mi
Last recorded36,408 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 RLB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 36,408 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,470 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2020 35,470 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 35,421 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 33,859 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 33,859 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 33,735 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 33,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 33,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 32,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 32,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 31,287 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,231 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,066 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 29,825 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2008 29,622 miles

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

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

offside rear foot rest repaired but sequred

Pass 28 Apr 2007 27,742 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 24,987 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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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S533 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S533 RLB, 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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S533 RLB is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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