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S280 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,642 mi
Last recorded23,642 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS280 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 23,642 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 23,178 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 22,657 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 22,204 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 21,199 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 20,761 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 20,754 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 20,622 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 19,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 44,915 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 44,915 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,173 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 44,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 43,758 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 43,750 miles

Centre Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,169 miles

Centre Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 41,686 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 40,855 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,286 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 38,286 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 36,343 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,353 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 35,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 34,138 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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S280 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S280 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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S280 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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