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S121 MFP

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

36,231 mi
Last recorded36,231 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 MFP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 36,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 35,161 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear unable to see rear brake fluid level

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 May 2024 35,157 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber insecurely attached damper reservoir not fastened (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 34,097 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slight delay in switch (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 34,097 miles

Front Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake lever insecure pivot locknut loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements slight delay in switch (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 33,231 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 33,231 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working misadjusted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 32,750 miles

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slight movement (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 32,750 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose slight movement (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 32,267 miles

Horn not working properly slight intermitant (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 31,960 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 31,337 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose tight links in chain (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 31,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose tight links in chain (6.2.1d)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 31,020 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 30,707 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 29,986 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 29,819 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,531 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,185 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,185 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 25,038 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 23,578 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 21,778 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 21,778 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2006 20,314 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 17,843 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 17,843 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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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S121 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S121 MFP, 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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S121 MFP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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