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EO51 LYJ

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,940 mi
Last recorded32,940 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 LYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 32,940 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 30,337 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 30,179 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 30,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 29,300 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,021 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 28,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 25,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 23,089 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 21,210 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 20,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 20,427 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 13,389 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 13,389 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,169 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 11,684 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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EO51 LYJ is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 EO51 LYJ, 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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EO51 LYJ is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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