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LJ53 FZB

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

52,708 mi
Last recorded52,708 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FZB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,708 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,084 miles

Engine light on.

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 51,084 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Engine light on.

Front brake pads wearing low.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,580 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,561 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,328 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 45,308 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 44,741 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 43,563 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 43,563 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2010 38,764 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 32,381 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 16 May 2008 23,782 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 14,047 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 14,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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 FZB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FZB, 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 FZB registered?

LJ53 FZB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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