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V297 UBD

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

20,339 mi
Last recorded20,339 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV297 UBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 20,339 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2026 20,339 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm in the centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 20,320 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 20,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 20,053 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 19,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 19,727 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,645 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 19,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 19,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 19,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 19,035 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 17,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 17,854 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,523 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,693 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 12,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 12,662 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Nail in rear tyre

n/s head lamp lense is loose

Pass 19 Jul 2008 10,417 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 9,702 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 9,702 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

slight diffrance in head/lamp output.

Fail 23 Apr 2007 9,678 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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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V297 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V297 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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V297 UBD is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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