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CU51 CUW

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

19,226 mi
Last recorded19,226 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 CUW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 19,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 17,265 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 14,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 14,199 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 13,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 13,513 miles

wrong bike reg in error hence short time

Pass 2 May 2019 12,469 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 12,350 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 12,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 10,835 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,479 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 10,096 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2014 10,096 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 9,957 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,663 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 9,068 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 8,848 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

l/h/s headlamp has no dip beam

Pass 1 Feb 2008 7,627 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,302 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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CU51 CUW is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 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 CU51 CUW, 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 25 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 CU51 CUW registered?

CU51 CUW is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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