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T574 BNL

1999 Triumph Speed

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,155 mi
Last recorded46,155 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed24,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT574 BNL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 46,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2020 46,155 miles

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 45,200 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 45,195 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 44,740 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 44,740 miles

Direction indicator not working All (1.5.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 41,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 20 May 2015 41,106 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

front tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2014 40,877 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

n/s/r pad looks low

Pass 2 May 2013 38,420 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 38,398 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,754 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 29,725 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 28,406 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 44,365 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 37,653 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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T574 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Speed in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,827 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T574 BNL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T574 BNL is a 1999 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 April 1999.

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