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T242 WGJ

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Grey Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

11,349 mi
Last recorded11,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT242 WGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 11,349 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 10,613 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 9,527 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 7,397 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 5,046 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 3,187 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019
Pass 13 Jul 2016 21,979 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,484 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 20,522 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,892 miles

Rear position lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.2b)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 17,161 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 17,076 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,586 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 16,586 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,059 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 14,955 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 14,303 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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T242 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Grey with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 T242 WGJ, 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 T242 WGJ registered?

T242 WGJ is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 10 May 1999.

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The MOT history for T242 WGJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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