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BT51 GAU

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

39,019 mi
Last recorded39,019 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT51 GAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 39,019 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 38,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 38,924 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 38,420 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 37,327 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 37,279 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,955 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 33,904 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Upper Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 32,158 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,771 miles

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,225 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 25,416 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 22,933 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 22,099 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,122 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 17,329 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 14,288 miles

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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BT51 GAU 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 88.2%.

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 BT51 GAU, 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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BT51 GAU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 5 February 2002.

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