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S848 AJO

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

8,258 mi
Last recorded8,258 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS848 AJO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2024 8,258 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 8,113 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 8,113 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 8,113 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 8,113 miles

Rear Brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

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

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 7,954 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 7,898 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,732 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 7,581 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,448 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 7,448 miles

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

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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S848 AJO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S848 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 S848 AJO registered?

S848 AJO is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 August 1998.

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