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EU03 MLV

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,686 mi
Last recorded56,686 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU03 MLV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 56,686 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 56,686 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,391 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 55,471 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 55,471 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2016 53,361 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 53,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 49,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 46,999 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 46,999 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,700 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 36,685 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 32,954 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 32,039 miles

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

front brake travel

horn weak

Fail 24 Mar 2010 32,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

front brake travel

horn weak

Pass 13 May 2009 29,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 26,756 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 26,756 miles

Inner Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 26,738 miles

Nearside Front Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Inner Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded (3.2.A1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 22,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 11,723 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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EU03 MLV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EU03 MLV, 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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EU03 MLV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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