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BU53 CNO

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,418 mi
Last recorded30,418 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 CNO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 30,418 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2026 30,418 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 29,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 29,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 28,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 24,587 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 21,603 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 18,429 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 16,372 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 14,286 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 13,883 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 13,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 13,236 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 11,925 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 10,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 9,206 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,802 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

rear tyre has puncture repair

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,560 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

rear tyre has a puncture repair

Pass 25 Aug 2009 7,630 miles

REAR TYRE PLUGGED.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,606 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 6,581 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jun 2007 4,928 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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BU53 CNO is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,563 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 BU53 CNO, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU53 CNO registered?

BU53 CNO is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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