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S64 BGH

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,672 mi
Last recorded18,672 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 18,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 18,134 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 18,130 miles

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 17,732 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 16,944 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,944 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 10,724 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Fail 31 Mar 2009 10,724 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,276 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 19,276 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 14,492 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 11,494 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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S64 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S64 BGH, 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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S64 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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