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S83 BGH

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,647 mi
Last recorded30,647 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 BGH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 30,647 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 30,647 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

only one headlamp operates on main beam

Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,626 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 23,258 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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S83 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S83 BGH, 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 S83 BGH registered?

S83 BGH is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S83 BGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 BGH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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