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T206 ARP

1999 Triumph Speed

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,876 mi
Last recorded47,876 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Triumph Speed24,827 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT206 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 47,876 miles

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement shocker pinch bolt bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 47,561 miles

Front front mudgaurd missing

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 47,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 45,311 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 45,311 miles

Rear Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 44,664 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 44,664 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 43,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2019 43,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 42,895 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 42,895 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,882 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 42,882 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 May 2016 41,925 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 36,688 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 34,601 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 34,601 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 7 May 2013 32,114 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 24,671 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 19,874 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

play in rear upper and lower suspension linkage bushes, recommend replacing.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 16,524 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage.

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,321 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 13,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2006 20,980 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed?

Based on 21,422 MOT tests across 3,997 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
774
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
3,997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 72
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 67
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 55
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 40
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T206 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Speed in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Triumph Speed models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 24,827 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 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T206 ARP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Triumph Speed is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T206 ARP is a 1999 Triumph Speed, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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