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LJ53 ATU

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

27,804 mi
Last recorded27,804 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ATU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,804 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,110 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 16,586 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 12,064 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 12,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 11,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 10,018 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 10,014 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 9,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 9,142 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 7,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 5,542 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 5,531 miles

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 4,477 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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LJ53 ATU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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 LJ53 ATU, 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 23 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 LJ53 ATU registered?

LJ53 ATU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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