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BL02 YZU

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

12,571 mi
Last recorded12,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 YZU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 12,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 11,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 9,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 8,610 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight dishing of rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 8,090 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside gear lever bent.

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

clutch lever action stiff

Fail 20 Sep 2017 8,074 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

clutch lever action stiff

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside gear lever bent.

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 6,878 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

gear lever bent

Pass 17 Jul 2015 4,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

front tyre has nail in

Pass 3 Jul 2014 4,038 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

ONE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

RIGHTHAND SWITCH GEAR LOOSE

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 4,036 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 2,875 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 2,367 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 1,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 866 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

slight play in rear lower suspension linkage bushes.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 864 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 704 miles

slight play in rear suspension lower linkage bushes.

Pass 16 May 2006 54 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005

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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BL02 YZU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL02 YZU, 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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BL02 YZU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 July 2002.

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