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S593 MEW

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,581 mi
Last recorded48,581 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS593 MEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,581 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

nearside front fork oil seal dust cover damaged

number plate slightly loose

twin front lamps fitted but only one side light working

Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,578 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.2.B2b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

nearside front fork oil seal dust cover damaged

number plate slightly loose

twin front lamps fitted but only one side light working

Pass 28 Jan 2013 40,129 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 40,129 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 34,564 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Left hand front fork dust seal badly perished

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,564 miles

Left hand front fork dust seal badly perished

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,359 miles

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

Number plate illumination light not working

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 31,311 miles

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

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

Speedo not working

Fail 26 Mar 2010 31,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,879 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Left hand dip beam not working

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 25,564 miles

Number plate illumination light not working

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2007 22,188 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 22,187 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 18,912 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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S593 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S593 MEW, 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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S593 MEW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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