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T657 HNH

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

24,891 mi
Last recorded24,891 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT657 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 24,891 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 24,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 23,231 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,131 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 23,131 miles

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

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 reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,439 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 22,439 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 21,935 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 21,933 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 20,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Nearside rear light bulb not working

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 19,837 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,662 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,662 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,624 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 17,624 miles

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

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

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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T657 HNH 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 73.3%.

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 T657 HNH, 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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T657 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 April 1999.

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