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T257 AGJ

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,105 mi
Last recorded36,105 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 AGJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 36,105 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 36,105 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 33,923 miles

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

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

Rear brake pads possibly wearing thin

Pass 13 Jun 2015 31,754 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 29,106 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 28,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 27,065 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 24,120 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,120 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 21,872 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,464 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,322 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,472 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 14,719 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 14,717 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

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

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

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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T257 AGJ is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T257 AGJ, 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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T257 AGJ is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 July 1999.

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