1998 Triumph Speed Triple 0.9L Petrol · R696 BLB
1998 Triumph Speed Triple (0.9L, petrol). First registered 01/07/1998. Recorded mileage 42,435 miles. MOT valid until 22/04/2027. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- TRIUMPH SPEED TRIPLE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/04/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,435 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 0.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 885cc
R696 BLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2026
- 42,435 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R696 BLB Mileage History
- 30/05/202349,291 mi
- 21/06/202441,766 mi-7,525 mi
- 21/06/202441,782 mi+16 mi
- 10/04/202642,429 mi+647 mi
- 24/04/202642,435 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly -2,362 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R696 BLB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Triumph Speed Triple (R696 BLB) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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