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LJ51 LGE

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

22,695 mi
Last recorded22,695 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LGE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 22,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 21,959 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 20,215 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 18,650 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 18,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 17,340 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 16,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 11 May 2012 16,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 14,179 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 11,604 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,756 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 5,723 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 4,531 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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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LJ51 LGE is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ51 LGE, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ51 LGE registered?

LJ51 LGE is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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