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S753 KOD

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

43,665 mi
Last recorded43,665 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 KOD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 43,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2025 43,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 43,656 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 43,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad pin R clip missing

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure modified

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate slightly loose Number mounting bracket (0.1 (a))

Throttle cable adjuster snapped at throttle bodies

Fail 3 Sep 2020 43,433 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad pin R clip missing

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Rear Motorcycle structure modified

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate slightly loose Number mounting bracket (0.1 (a))

Throttle cable adjuster snapped at throttle bodies

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 40,874 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 40,869 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned rear indicators less than 200mm apart (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2017 40,132 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

one rear light bulb not working

Pass 19 Mar 2016 37,955 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 36,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 36,962 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 35,259 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front nearside brake disc rotors partially seized

Pass 23 Oct 2012 32,765 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 32,762 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,354 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 29,499 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,261 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 28,460 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,108 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 24,886 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 22,868 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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S753 KOD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S753 KOD, 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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S753 KOD is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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