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GX53 JXJ

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

36,630 mi
Last recorded36,630 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 JXJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 36,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 36,630 miles

Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 35,288 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 34,194 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 34,194 miles

Horn not working clean connections (7.7 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 32,024 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 32,023 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 29,840 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 29,679 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 29,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 28,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 24,917 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,755 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2014 15,507 miles

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 15,507 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 13,507 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 11,282 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 10,053 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 8,359 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 8,357 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 7,377 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 6,847 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 5,147 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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GX53 JXJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GX53 JXJ, 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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GX53 JXJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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