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T197 LHN

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,671 mi
Last recorded32,671 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT197 LHN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 32,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 32,464 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2020 31,028 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 28,500 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 27,366 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 27,279 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 25,388 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 23,599 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 23,586 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,177 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

nearside rider footrest heel plate - 1 of 2 mount bolts missing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 23,177 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

nearside rider footrest heel plate - 1 of 2 mount bolts missing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 22,970 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 22,524 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 20,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 20,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 20,200 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,088 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 19,449 miles

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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T197 LHN is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 T197 LHN, 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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T197 LHN is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 15 April 1999.

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