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CX53 BZW

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

33,188 mi
Last recorded33,188 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 BZW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 33,188 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 33,188 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 28,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 28,523 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 27,930 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 27,930 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 27,662 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 27,662 miles

Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,111 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 25,336 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,398 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,145 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 20,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 20,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,891 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 11,093 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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CX53 BZW is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver 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 CX53 BZW, 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 CX53 BZW registered?

CX53 BZW is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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