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V203 NJW

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,965 mi
Last recorded32,965 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 NJW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 32,965 miles

Drive chain slightly corroded.

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Slight play to internals of forks.

Pass 26 Jun 2025 32,811 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 32,787 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 32,515 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 32,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,492 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 32,478 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 32,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 31,423 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,393 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 31,373 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 26,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 16,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2010 15,762 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 15,362 miles
Pass 18 May 2008 15,039 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2007 13,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2006 13,321 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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V203 NJW is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V203 NJW, 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 V203 NJW registered?

V203 NJW is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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