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HJ52 LCA

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,575 mi
Last recorded18,575 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LCA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2025 18,544 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 18,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 16,877 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion slight pitting of fork inner (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 16,534 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 16,030 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 16,006 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 15,626 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 14,154 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 12,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 10,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 9,011 miles

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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HJ52 LCA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HJ52 LCA, 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 HJ52 LCA registered?

HJ52 LCA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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