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KF52 VHZ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,274 mi
Last recorded57,274 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 VHZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 57,274 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 56,874 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 56,400 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,017 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 54,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,190 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 46,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 46,454 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 46,454 miles

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

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly Sticking on (6.2.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,595 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 44,667 miles

Front Lower Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 44,097 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 44,071 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,770 miles

throttle very slightly sticking on right hand steering lock

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 37,879 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,976 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 34,976 miles

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

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 31,026 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 31,023 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 28,642 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,607 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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KF52 VHZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KF52 VHZ, 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 KF52 VHZ registered?

KF52 VHZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 September 2002.

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The MOT history for KF52 VHZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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