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V531 DUX

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,708 mi
Last recorded44,708 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV531 DUX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 44,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2014 44,249 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,249 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 44,249 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,757 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 39,827 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 39,827 miles

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

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

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 35,252 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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V531 DUX is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V531 DUX, 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 V531 DUX registered?

V531 DUX is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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