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LJ51 LGK

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,100 mi
Last recorded54,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 LGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 54,100 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 54,083 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 54,053 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 54,053 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 53,091 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 53,091 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 51,721 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 51,685 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 45,149 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,488 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 33,667 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 33,661 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 32,961 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,682 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2010 32,638 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 32,507 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,296 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 29,296 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,605 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 26,605 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 23,387 miles

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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LJ51 LGK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 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 LJ51 LGK, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ51 LGK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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