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S218 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,647 mi
Last recorded18,647 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 18,647 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 811 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 17,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 17,244 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2011 16,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,868 miles

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 15,859 miles

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

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front suspension assembly slightly misaligned (2.3.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 14,779 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 14,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 12,680 miles

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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S218 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S218 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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S218 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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