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KV53 DPF

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

36,811 mi
Last recorded36,811 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 DPF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 36,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 36,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 36,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2024 36,734 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 36,655 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,393 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 36,366 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,325 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 36,229 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,017 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 35,515 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 34,829 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,755 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,153 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,591 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 27,168 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 25,693 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 20,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 17,669 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 17,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 13,633 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 11,534 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 11,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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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KV53 DPF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KV53 DPF, 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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KV53 DPF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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