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2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

39,516 mi
Last recorded39,516 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 MEV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 39,516 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2024 38,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also off side disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 May 2024 38,865 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Also off side disc has slight run out (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 38,288 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 37,599 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 36,558 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads corroded

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

Rear Tyre has slight cracking between treads

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 36,558 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pads corroded

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has slight cracking between treads

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 36,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 36,509 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 36,182 miles

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 36,182 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 33,358 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 33,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 30,623 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 28,163 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 25,914 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 23,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 21,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 18,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,111 miles

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,247 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 11,947 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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KW04 MEV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,563 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 KW04 MEV, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KW04 MEV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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