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V229 UBD

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,050 mi
Last recorded24,050 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV229 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 24,050 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 24,050 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 23,957 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 23,733 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

rear hugger bolt loose

Pass 8 Aug 2011 23,203 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 21,393 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 17,844 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 17,704 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 17,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 16,896 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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V229 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V229 UBD, 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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V229 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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