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V729 EDK

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,058 mi
Last recorded27,058 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 EDK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 27,058 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2023 26,670 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 25,030 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,141 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 22,908 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 22,233 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 21,807 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 21,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 20,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,614 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 19,614 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,070 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 19,022 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 18,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,650 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 15,219 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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V729 EDK is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V729 EDK, 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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V729 EDK is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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