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S229 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,445 mi
Last recorded39,445 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 39,445 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2025 39,445 miles

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 39,118 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 39,118 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,270 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 36,945 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 36,945 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 36,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 35,554 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,588 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 32,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 12 May 2010 31,462 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 28,205 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 28,205 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 23,738 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 23,738 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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S229 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S229 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 S229 LJF registered?

S229 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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