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T688 HNH

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

33,842 mi
Last recorded33,842 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT688 HNH
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 33,842 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc bobbins close to metal part of brake pads

Fail 29 Apr 2026 33,842 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

front brake disc bobbins close to metal part of brake pads

Pass 5 Apr 2025 33,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2024 32,566 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 31,902 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 31,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 30,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 30,525 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 29,943 miles

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2019 29,897 miles

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 29,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 29,125 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear light not working

Pass 9 Dec 2017 28,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 27,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 27,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 26,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 25,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 24,695 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 23,779 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 21,885 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 20,312 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,939 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 17,908 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 17,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 14,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,597 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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T688 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T688 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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T688 HNH is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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