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S296 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

28,522 mi
Last recorded28,522 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 28,522 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 28,244 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 27,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,910 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,338 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 23,893 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 23,872 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 20,269 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 18,101 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 14,838 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 13,104 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 13,093 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2006 13,044 miles

Rear Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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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S296 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S296 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 S296 LJF registered?

S296 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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