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LA51 WJZ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

16,487 mi
Last recorded16,487 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 WJZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 16,487 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2026 16,485 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low through centre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 15,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 14,489 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 12,244 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 12,233 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

slight roughness in front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2020 11,588 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 10,460 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators dim

Pass 22 Nov 2016 8,850 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 8,850 miles

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

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 6,195 miles

rear tyre getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 5,208 miles

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 5,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,024 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 5,021 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 4,816 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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LA51 WJZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LA51 WJZ, 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 LA51 WJZ registered?

LA51 WJZ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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