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S709 JCC

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

2,054 mi
Last recorded2,054 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 JCC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 2,054 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 1,734 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2025 1,721 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 1,601 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 1,601 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 May 2024 1,568 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 597 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 32,009 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2015 32,009 miles

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

exhaust has slight blow between link pipe and silencer

rear brake has a slight bind but not considered excessive

top cowl rubs right hand headlight

Pass 19 May 2014 30,864 miles

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

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

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

no passenger seat or foot rest

Fail 16 May 2014 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2014 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 25,870 miles

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

l/h side light bulb out.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 22,472 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 20,848 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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S709 JCC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S709 JCC, 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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S709 JCC is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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