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S224 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,993 mi
Last recorded35,993 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 35,993 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 35,771 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 35,693 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 35,693 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 35,257 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 32,607 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

steering slightly stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2018 29,654 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 25,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 23,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 22,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 206,634 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 20,633 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2010 18,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 18,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 12,909 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 7,091 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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S224 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S224 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 S224 LJF registered?

S224 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S224 LJF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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