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S847 TYA

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

21,494 mi
Last recorded21,494 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS847 TYA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 21,494 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 21,326 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 21,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 20,878 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 20,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Front fork. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,584 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 20,258 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 20,030 miles

Headstock bearings slightly notchy.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 20,001 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 18,754 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 17,793 miles

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

Rear registration lamp not working

Fail 19 Jul 2016 17,793 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration lamp not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 14,742 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 12,705 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 16 Feb 2013 12,591 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 11,938 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 11,938 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 140,952 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 8,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 8,142 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 7,583 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 7,583 miles

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

Rear 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)

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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S847 TYA is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S847 TYA, 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 S847 TYA registered?

S847 TYA is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S847 TYA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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