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S950 LGW

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

24,424 mi
Last recorded24,424 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 LGW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2022 24,424 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 24,373 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 24,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 24,290 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 24,187 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 23,992 miles

chain tension

nearside fork leg slight leak

rear lamp broken

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Apr 2016 23,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 23,211 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 22,269 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 21,506 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 19,422 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 19,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,862 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

advised rad damaged not leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 14,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Number plate lamp not working

Fail 30 Mar 2010 14,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Number plate lamp not working

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 11,824 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 9,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,435 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2005 4,459 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 4,459 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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S950 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 18,583 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S950 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S950 LGW registered?

S950 LGW is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S950 LGW shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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