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LA51 WKJ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,530 mi
Last recorded35,530 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 35,530 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 34,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 34,172 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Notch evident in steering Head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 33,796 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 33,793 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned no separation distance (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing PRS Replaced (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,758 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 33,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,504 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 31,955 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 31,270 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,136 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 26,944 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 25,427 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,713 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 20,010 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,541 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 17,541 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 15,968 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 12,651 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 7,480 miles

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

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 WKJ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WKJ, 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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What year was LA51 WKJ registered?

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

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