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T596 FOD

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Multi-colour Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

32,699 mi
Last recorded32,699 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 FOD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 32,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 32,666 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 32,603 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 32,335 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 32,085 miles

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2015 32,081 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

left headlamp not working and lens cracked

Pass 16 Jan 2014 31,977 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 31,977 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 31,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre contaminated with oil

Fail 10 Oct 2009 31,305 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear tyre contaminated with oil

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,510 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 30,504 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,536 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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T596 FOD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Multi-colour with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 T596 FOD, 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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T596 FOD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 7 May 1999.

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