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S838 AJO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,961 mi
Last recorded11,961 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 11,961 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 11,773 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 11,688 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 11,633 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 11,434 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 11,434 miles

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

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

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 11,190 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,190 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 10,492 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 10,490 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 9,975 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 9,975 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 9,533 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 9,227 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 9,094 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 8,157 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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S838 AJO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S838 AJO, 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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What year was S838 AJO registered?

S838 AJO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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