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FM03 RUC

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

28,484 mi
Last recorded28,484 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 RUC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 28,484 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026 28,484 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 28,375 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 27,968 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 25,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 25,878 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 25,706 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 24,937 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 24,551 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,866 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 22,866 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 20,378 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 20,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 16,939 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 15,922 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 14,392 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 14,307 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 13,329 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 11,613 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 11,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 9,690 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 9,690 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,436 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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FM03 RUC is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FM03 RUC, 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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FM03 RUC is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 18 August 2003.

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