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T559 BNL

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

16,733 mi
Last recorded16,733 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT559 BNL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 16,733 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 16,634 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 16,558 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 16,523 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 16,039 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 15,978 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 15,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 15,822 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 15,555 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 15,471 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 15,471 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 15,206 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,206 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 13,176 miles

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 13,176 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 12,153 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 12,128 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2009 12,127 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 11,414 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(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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T559 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 T559 BNL, 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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T559 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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The MOT history for T559 BNL shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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