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S538 LRP

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

26,347 mi
Last recorded26,347 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 LRP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 26,347 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 24,700 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy End can (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 24,246 miles

slight play in front brake rotors.

Pass 20 May 2014 23,967 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 21,469 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 18,118 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 16,810 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 16,809 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,253 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 15,249 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 14,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,748 miles

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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S538 LRP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S538 LRP, 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 S538 LRP registered?

S538 LRP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S538 LRP safe to buy?

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