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V811 DBY

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

16,026 mi
Last recorded16,026 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV811 DBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 16,026 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 16,026 miles

Front Handlebar retaining device loose (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 21,109 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 20,809 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 20,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 4 May 2023 20,710 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 20,303 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 19,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 19,575 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 18,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 18,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 18,192 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,010 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 17,329 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 16,851 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 16,281 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 15,938 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 15,742 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 12,824 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 10,194 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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V811 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 V811 DBY, 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 V811 DBY registered?

V811 DBY is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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