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V938 SWL

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

18,321 mi
Last recorded18,321 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 SWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,321 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,256 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 18,181 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 18,130 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 18,126 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 17,934 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 17,734 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 17,038 miles

front and rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 1 Dec 2016 16,311 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 16,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 16,283 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 16,280 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 16,250 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 16,172 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 15,997 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 15,997 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 15,916 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 15,530 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,211 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,648 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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V938 SWL is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V938 SWL, 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 V938 SWL registered?

V938 SWL is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V938 SWL safe to buy?

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