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EO51 VVZ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

38,669 mi
Last recorded38,669 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 VVZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 38,669 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 38,602 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 38,316 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 38,316 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2016 35,925 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,755 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,937 miles

Rear Lower Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 Jun 2009 34,459 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 31,916 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 26,773 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 20,720 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 VVZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,623 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 EO51 VVZ, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO51 VVZ registered?

EO51 VVZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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