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BD02 LXW

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

16,423 mi
Last recorded16,423 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 LXW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 16,423 miles

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 13,595 miles

Front brake needs bleeding ,could be better

Fail 26 Apr 2023 13,595 miles

Front brake needs bleeding ,could be better

Fuel cap ineffective seal missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2015 42,425 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 40,520 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 39,959 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 39,959 miles

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)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2012 39,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 35,813 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 35,813 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 32,542 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 32,533 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 28,660 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 24,136 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2006 23,275 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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BD02 LXW is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,446 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD02 LXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BD02 LXW is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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