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FM02 NEN

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,495 mi
Last recorded47,495 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 NEN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 47,495 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 47,489 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 46,753 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 46,753 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 45,770 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 45,764 miles

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

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 45,740 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Excessive slop in clutch lever pivot

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 45,203 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

clutch poorly adjusted and adjuster seized

excessive play in clutch lever

Fail 16 Sep 2022 45,203 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

clutch poorly adjusted and adjuster seized

excessive play in clutch lever

front tyre misshapen

Pass 9 Sep 2021 44,457 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 44,457 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 42,104 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 39,547 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 29,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,236 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 27,079 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,248 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 25,056 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 25,056 miles

Offside Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 24,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,557 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 17,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 12,939 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 12,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

nearside front brake disc has slight movement

offside front brake disc has slight movement

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 9,237 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 9,237 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 5,302 miles

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

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

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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FM02 NEN is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FM02 NEN, 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 FM02 NEN registered?

FM02 NEN is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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