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BX04 TJY

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

28,520 mi
Last recorded28,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 TJY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 28,520 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 28,520 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect Seized, no movement at all! (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 28,132 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 27,858 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 27,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 26,828 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 25,006 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 24,911 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 23,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 21,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 21,206 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 20,772 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 20,770 miles

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

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front front brake fluid low

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,521 miles

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 21 Jun 2014 18,404 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 17,991 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2013 17,991 miles

Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 17,406 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 16,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 16,859 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 16,025 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 13,586 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,149 miles

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

rear chain needs adjustment

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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BX04 TJY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX04 TJY, 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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BX04 TJY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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