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S915 VJW

1998 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

14,823 mi
Last recorded14,823 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple20,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 VJW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,823 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 14,562 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Fork seal (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly distorted

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 14,155 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 27,757 miles

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 May 2021 27,756 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 27,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 27,373 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front slight free pay in front floating discs

Pass 16 Jun 2017 26,843 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 26,835 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both headlamps (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,819 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,586 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 26,524 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 24,862 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 20,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 16,733 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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S915 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S915 VJW, 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 S915 VJW registered?

S915 VJW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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