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S318 LJF

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

48,486 mi
Last recorded48,486 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2007
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 LJF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,486 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 48,480 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 48,454 miles

Front Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pedal pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 45,235 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 45,234 miles

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

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)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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S318 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S318 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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S318 LJF is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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