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X961 MGM

1999 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

9,378 mi
Last recorded9,378 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed Triple20,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 MGM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 9,378 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 9,261 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 9,060 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 8,839 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 7,761 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 7,076 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 6,379 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 5,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 4,163 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 4,053 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 3,425 miles

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

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

offside rear pillion footpeg insecure, motorcycle has pillion seat blanking cover

Fail 12 Jun 2013 3,423 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Exhaust fouling rear brake pedal assembly

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

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

offside rear pillion footpeg insecure, motorcycle has pillion seat blanking cover

Pass 3 Jul 2012 2,695 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 2,080 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 1,422 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 87 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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X961 MGM is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 X961 MGM, 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 X961 MGM registered?

X961 MGM is a 1999 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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