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LK51 YKS

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

19,753 mi
Last recorded19,753 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK51 YKS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 19,753 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 19,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 19,309 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 18,924 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 18,924 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 18,547 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 17,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 17,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,902 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 15,706 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,141 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 14,006 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 13,331 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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LK51 YKS is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LK51 YKS, 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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LK51 YKS is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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