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S290 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

37,673 mi
Last recorded37,673 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS290 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 37,673 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 37,134 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 36,617 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 36,133 miles

Front Brake disk securing bobbins worn.

Pass 24 Feb 2018 35,415 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 33,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 32,831 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 32,831 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 31,968 miles

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

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

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,192 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 May 2011 29,204 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,203 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 24,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 22,378 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 22,216 miles

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

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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S290 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S290 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 S290 LJF registered?

S290 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S290 LJF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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