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KS03 DEU

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

34,622 mi
Last recorded34,622 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 DEU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 34,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 34,501 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 34,354 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 34,319 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 33,093 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 33,090 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 31,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 31,022 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 31,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 30,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 30,087 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,256 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 28,603 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 28,603 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,937 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 27,925 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 25,360 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 24,645 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,144 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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KS03 DEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS03 DEU, 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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What year was KS03 DEU registered?

KS03 DEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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