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S16 DGB

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,952 mi
Last recorded8,952 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 DGB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 8,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 8,914 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 8,905 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 8,114 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbins (3.2.A1l)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 8,046 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 8,046 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70R17 (4.1.3(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 195/50R17 (4.1.3(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 7,307 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 6,975 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))

Fail 26 Jun 2013 6,740 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 6,740 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 6,081 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 6,081 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,081 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 6,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 4,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 4,312 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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S16 DGB is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S16 DGB, 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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S16 DGB is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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