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T553 HNV

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,849 mi
Last recorded30,849 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT553 HNV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 30,849 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 30,849 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 29,632 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,591 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,131 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 23,704 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 22 Apr 2013 23,704 miles

rear tyre getting low on tread

Fail 21 Apr 2012 22,399 miles

Offside Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,399 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 21,890 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 20,188 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,620 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 18,257 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 16,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 15,391 miles

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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T553 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc 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 T553 HNV, 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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T553 HNV is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 26 May 1999.

Is T553 HNV safe to buy?

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