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T143 ARP

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,428 mi
Last recorded32,428 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 32,428 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 32,428 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 31,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 31,260 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 31,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 30,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 29,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 29,396 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 29,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2015 29,330 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,216 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 29,197 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 21,957 miles

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

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

Aftermarket rear L.E.D light unit fitted.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 28,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,039 miles

exhaust noisy

front indicators loose

o/s headlamp lhd unit-image masked out

Pass 20 Jun 2008 24,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 23,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 21,632 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 21,632 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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T143 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 T143 ARP, 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 T143 ARP registered?

T143 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 April 1999.

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