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S985 JRU

1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I18,583 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 JRU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 14,967 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

exhaust noisy

Pass 4 Jul 2014 14,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 14,069 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 12,835 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 12,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 12,260 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 25,183 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 24,744 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

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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S985 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S985 JRU, 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 S985 JRU registered?

S985 JRU is a 1998 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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