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K4 YUV

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,672 mi
Last recorded20,672 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 YUV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 20,672 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 20,672 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 19,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 19,954 miles

Front Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2016 19,460 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 18,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 17,475 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 17,156 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 15,429 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,011 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2012 14,992 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Brake pedal cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Steering control handlebar movement restricted by cables caught on a projection (2.1.2c)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2011 14,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 10,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 7,039 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 6,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 5,275 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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K4 YUV is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 20,130 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 K4 YUV, 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 27 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K4 YUV is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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