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S726 AAF

1998 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

29,784 mi
Last recorded29,784 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS726 AAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2014 29,784 miles

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 29,783 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,768 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 26,969 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2011 26,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,675 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 26,662 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 25,380 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 25,380 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,408 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 15,829 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 15,829 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Lower Rear suspension bearing deteriorated but not excessively (2.4A.2a(i))

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

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

headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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S726 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 21,069 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S726 AAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S726 AAF registered?

S726 AAF is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S726 AAF safe to buy?

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