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S215 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

1,601 mi
Last recorded1,601 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS215 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 1,601 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 630 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 626 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2024 366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 366 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 265 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 265 miles

Stop lamp not working Inoperative via front brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2022 18 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 20,313 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play castleated nut also in wrong place (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing clocks hitting head lamps when turned from lock to lock (2.1.4 (e))

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

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

gear lever missing anti slip rubber

Pass 17 Mar 2020 18,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 18,160 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 18,021 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 18,021 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 17,901 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 17,816 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,955 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 10,618 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 10,618 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 8,794 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 29 Sep 2010 8,786 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 8,541 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 8,060 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

chain in need of lube

nose fairing broken

Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,060 miles

chain in need of lube

nose fairing broken

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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S215 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,238 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 S215 LJF, 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 27 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 S215 LJF registered?

S215 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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