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JOE 981L

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

24,150 mi
Last recorded24,150 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOE 981L
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 24,150 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 23,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 23,716 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 23,313 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 23,298 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 22,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 21,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 20,531 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 20,203 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,761 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 19,721 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 19,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 19,246 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,004 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 17,407 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 16,990 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 16,859 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 13,048 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 13,046 miles

Nearside Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 10,656 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 8,719 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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JOE 981L is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JOE 981L, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOE 981L registered?

JOE 981L is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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