MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPEEDs year 1999

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Pass percent:81.94%

(The average a petrol TRIUMPH SPEED year 1999 passes without issue)

Based on:3,416 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Registration plate issues	58
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	36
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	121
Registration plate issues	58
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	37
Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	36
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	33
Horn not working \|1.7.3a\|	25
Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	22
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies \|1.3.1a\|	19
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.A1a\|	17
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	15
Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Offside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	13
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	13
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	13
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	11
Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	11
Registration plate lamp issues	11
Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	11
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	10
Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	10
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	10
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.A2b\|	9
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	8
Rear Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	7
Offside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	7
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam \|1.2.2a\|i\|\|	7
Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing \|1.4.1\|	6
Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff \|2.4.A.3b\|	6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	6
Drive chain worn to excess \|6.2.1e\|	6
Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	6
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake \|3.3.C2c\|	6
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))	5
Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.4.A.2c\|	5
Nearside Front Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	5
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.7.3a\|	5
Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy \|3.1.4a\|	5
Handlebar deformed \|2.1.1b\|	5
Nearside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on \|1.1.3a\|	5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	5
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.2\|	4
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	4
Offside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	4
Front wheel bearings have excessive free play \|2.3.5b\|	4
Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake \|3.3.A1a\|	4
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))	4
Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	4
Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock \|2.1.4\|	4
Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel \|1.1.2 \|a\|\|	4
Throttle operating incorrectly \|6.2.1f\|	4
Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied \|3.1.3c\|	4
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	3
Offside Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Footrest missing \|6.2.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording \|7.1.4\|	3
Nearside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| excessively worn \|3.2.A1l\|	3
Lower Rear suspension bush has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	3
Rear Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))	3
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	3
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	3
Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play \|2.4.A2a\|i\|\|	3
Offside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on \|1.1.3a\|	3
Rear position lamp insecure \|1.1.1c\|	3
Drive chain excessively tight \|6.2.1d\|	3
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	3
Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned \|1.4.2d\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure \|1.5.3b\|	3
Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.3.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	3
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. \|2.4.A.3b\|	3
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))	3
Steering control has Insufficient clearance at full lock affecting the riders grasp of handlebars \|2.1.2b\|	2
Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. \|3.3.C1b\|	2
Nearside Drive chain excessively loose \|6.2.1d\|	2
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))	2
Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))	2
Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))	2
Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play \|2.2.2\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. \|2.3.6b\|	2
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))	2
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))	2
Rear Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough \|2.3.5b\|	2
Rear Brake disc\|s\| cracked \|3.2.A1g\|	2
Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil \|2.3.3\|	2
Offside Front Brake disc\|s\| friction surface contaminated by oil or grease \|3.2.A1k\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|5.3.2 \|b\|\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))	2
Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey \|7.1.1b\|	2
Rear Front mudguard insecure \|2.3.7\|	2
Nearside Rear Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Front Stop lamp not working \|4.3.1 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired \|1.5.3a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel \|3.1.3b\|	2
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly \|3.1.3d\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort \|3.3.A1d\|	2
Nearside Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam \|1.2.2a\|ii\|\|	2
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working \|1.5.1c\|	2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.6\|	2
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play \|5.1.3 \|a\| \|i\|\|	2
Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released \|1.3.1e\|	2
Front Steering movement excessively `notchy` with the weight on the lower bearing \|2.2.1a\|	2
Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort \|3.3.A1c\|	2
Offside Front Brake locking device missing \|3.2.A1e\|	2
Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. \|2.1.1c\|	2
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.3b\|	2
Nearside Footrest insecure \|6.2.1a\|	2
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.1a\|	2
Rear Brake excessively binding \|1.2.1 \|f\|\|	2
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))	2
Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system \|7.1.1.c\|	2
Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation \|4.3.2 \|a\| \|ii\|\|	2
Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))	2
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour \|1.5.1b\|	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Offside Front Direction indicator obscured \|1.5.1a\|	2
Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised \|2.2.1b\|	2

MOT History from tests of petrol TRIUMPH SPEEDs year 1999

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