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S231 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,596 mi
Last recorded29,596 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS231 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 29,596 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 29,063 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 29,063 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached new no plate screws fitted (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 29,041 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 29,041 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 29,030 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 28,752 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Fail 17 Jun 2015 28,752 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly kinked (3.2.B3a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 28,590 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 27,698 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 26,714 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 26,451 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,104 miles

Nearside rear sidelight inoperative

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

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

Rear brake pedal slightly bent

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,286 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,696 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 10,051 miles

Chain slightly slack

Rear brake disk worn

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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S231 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 81.3%.

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 S231 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 S231 LJF registered?

S231 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S231 LJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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