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LA51 VCK

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,228 mi
Last recorded48,228 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 VCK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 48,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 47,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 47,448 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 47,414 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 45,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 41,271 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 36,958 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,921 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 23,998 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 21,172 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2010 21,172 miles

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,187 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 20,099 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,519 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 14,543 miles

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 14,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 10,775 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2006 10,775 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2006 10,772 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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LA51 VCK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,446 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 LA51 VCK, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA51 VCK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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