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BU03 LLD

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,113 mi
Last recorded28,113 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LLD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 28,113 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 27,641 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 27,099 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 27,068 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,630 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,625 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 25,596 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 25,596 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched by suspension movement (3.2.B3b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,989 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 22,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,534 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 20,004 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,308 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 17,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 15,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 2,424 miles

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 2,364 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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BU03 LLD is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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 BU03 LLD, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU03 LLD is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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