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DX51 MHV

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

25,744 mi
Last recorded25,744 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 MHV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 25,744 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (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 1 Dec 2023 24,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 24,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 24,619 miles

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2020 24,570 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil just below min level

Fail 11 Dec 2020 24,570 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil just below min level

Pass 9 Dec 2019 24,062 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 23,800 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 23,800 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 20,300 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 17,995 miles

Inner Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Inner Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Inner Front Upper Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 17,995 miles

Inner Front Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 4 May 2013 14,151 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 12,935 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 12,005 miles

REAR TYRE IS WORN

TAPE ON HEADLAMP TO ALTER KICKUP

Fail 19 Jan 2011 12,005 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

REAR TYRE IS WORN

TAPE ON HEADLAMP TO ALTER KICKUP

Pass 6 Jun 2009 10,514 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 9,045 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 8,349 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 8,305 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2006 6,345 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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DX51 MHV is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 MHV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DX51 MHV is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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