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V181 ESC

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,528 mi
Last recorded15,528 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV181 ESC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 15,528 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 15,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,527 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 15,527 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Front mudguard can easily contact the tyre (2.3.7)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

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

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

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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V181 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V181 ESC, 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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What year was V181 ESC registered?

V181 ESC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V181 ESC safe to buy?

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