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S814 RMJ

1998 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

29,720 mi
Last recorded29,720 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed21,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 RMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 29,720 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 29,114 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 28,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,557 miles

Central Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 28,344 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 27,187 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 24,364 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 21,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 16,533 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 14,328 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 12,341 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 12,226 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 10,752 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,067 miles

tested as single seater.

Fail 4 Jul 2011 9,067 miles

Fork yoke deformed (2.1.1b)

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

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Nearside Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

o/s footrest is slightly damaged.

Pass 8 May 2010 8,422 miles

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

l/h/f foot peg shortened

r/h/f foot peg shortened

Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,969 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 6,250 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 5,673 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 5,255 miles

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

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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S814 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S814 RMJ, 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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S814 RMJ is a 1998 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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