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S256 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,318 mi
Last recorded30,318 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 30,318 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 29,811 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,528 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 29,293 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 26,146 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,894 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,857 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 24,641 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,157 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 23,609 miles

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

slight play in front break discs

Pass 27 Jul 2009 22,868 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,200 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 19,500 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 19,448 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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S256 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 20,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S256 LJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S256 LJF registered?

S256 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S256 LJF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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