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V703 HLC

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,586 mi
Last recorded7,586 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV703 HLC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 7,586 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 7,586 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 7,353 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 7,353 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 May 2023 6,536 miles
Fail 20 May 2023 6,536 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 8 May 2021 5,261 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 5,261 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 3,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 3,707 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 3,470 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 3,057 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 3,053 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 3,053 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2011 3,053 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 2,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 2,903 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 2,686 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 2,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 1,637 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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V703 HLC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V703 HLC, 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 V703 HLC registered?

V703 HLC is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 October 1999.

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