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LF02 SOE

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,746 mi
Last recorded33,746 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 SOE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 33,746 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 16 Oct 2021 33,746 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 20 May 2021 33,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush LINKAGE (5.3.2 (c))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn LINKAGE UPPER PIN SIEZED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED CENTER HEADER PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources NOT ALL LEDS WORKING (4.7.1 (b) (i))

TYRE PRESSURES LOW

Pass 5 Apr 2017 32,325 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,994 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,601 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,033 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 27,147 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

speedo and clutch cables poorly routed

Fail 13 Sep 2012 27,099 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

speedo and clutch cables poorly routed

Pass 11 Aug 2011 25,051 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,961 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 21,970 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front brake has minimal reserve travel.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 18,228 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

o/s/r position light not working

o/s/r stop light not working

Pass 15 Jul 2008 17,444 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,507 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 12,498 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 13 Jul 2006 7,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 7,840 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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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LF02 SOE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LF02 SOE, 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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LF02 SOE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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