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HJ02 VYT

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

30,144 mi
Last recorded30,144 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 VYT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 30,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 30,144 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 29,671 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 28,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 27,806 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 26,985 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 26,811 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 26,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 25,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 21,553 miles

brake pad pin clip missing

Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,704 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,562 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 17,462 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.2.4)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 17,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 16,057 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 13,493 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Indicator switch insecure (1.5.4)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 13,493 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 9,618 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 6,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 2,781 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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HJ02 VYT is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,446 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 HJ02 VYT, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HJ02 VYT is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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