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V327 KGX

1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,500 mi
Last recorded31,500 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,238 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 KGX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 31,500 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 31,432 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 31,432 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 31,138 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 30,924 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 30,105 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 29,916 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 29,916 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 2 boxes (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 29,699 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 29,420 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 29,118 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn disc bobbins (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 28,271 miles

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 10 Aug 2012 27,892 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2012 27,880 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 27,547 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 26,312 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,419 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 24,961 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 24,961 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,284 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 23,163 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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V327 KGX is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 21,238 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V327 KGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V327 KGX is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 4 September 1999.

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