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V194 KGK

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

58,521 mi
Last recorded58,521 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 KGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 58,521 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2017 58,521 miles

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

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars both locks (2.1.2b)

Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders operation of the controls both locks (2.1.2b)

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.1f)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 57,114 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Chain Guard Missing

Fail 3 Dec 2015 57,114 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Chain Guard Missing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 55,218 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear brake pedal slighty stiff

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 55,215 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear brake pedal slighty stiff

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 52,987 miles

front brakes slightly binding

rear suspesion not working correctly

Pass 29 Sep 2012 50,356 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 50,356 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 50,301 miles

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 47,854 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,378 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 45,378 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 43,189 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,111 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 38,111 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 38,028 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 30,421 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 30,300 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2006 22,950 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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V194 KGK is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V194 KGK, 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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V194 KGK is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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