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T179 RFS

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

25,188 mi
Last recorded25,188 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT179 RFS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 25,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2024 24,888 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 24,751 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 24,210 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 24,210 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear rear wheel not aligned correctly.

Pass 20 Oct 2020 24,172 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 23,370 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

front fender damaged

registration plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2013 21,695 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

front mudguard split

Pass 17 May 2011 16,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 15,781 miles

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

rear light unit slightly loose but still secure

Pass 17 Aug 2007 15,372 miles

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

excesive oil on chain

Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,896 miles

nail in tyre

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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T179 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T179 RFS, 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 T179 RFS registered?

T179 RFS is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 1999.

Is T179 RFS safe to buy?

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