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X749 NVW

2000 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

34,506 mi
Last recorded34,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple18,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX749 NVW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 34,506 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 34,411 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 31,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 30,269 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Lower slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2022 29,576 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 29,565 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 28,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 28,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 27,672 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 26,011 miles

Front Brake master cylinder plunger operation is notchy.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering bearings are slightly notchy with the wheel raised.

Fail 17 Sep 2018 26,011 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake master cylinder plunger operation is notchy.

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering bearings are slightly notchy with the wheel raised.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 23,759 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 22,105 miles

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

steering head bearing notching need replacing

Pass 5 Sep 2015 21,603 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 21,603 miles

Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 21,339 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 21,047 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 20,830 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 20,743 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 20,342 miles

Centre Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,812 miles

Centre Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,646 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,934 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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X749 NVW is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,176 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 X749 NVW, 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 26 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 X749 NVW registered?

X749 NVW is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 October 2000.

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