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BU03 XKV

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

40,782 mi
Last recorded40,782 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 XKV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 40,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 37,518 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 37,246 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 37,203 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 37,004 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 36,219 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 36,219 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 34,967 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 33,509 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 33,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 29,996 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 29,996 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 23,837 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 14,192 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 XKV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XKV, 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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What year was BU03 XKV registered?

BU03 XKV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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