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LT52 MKE

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

46,836 mi
Last recorded46,836 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 MKE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 46,836 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 46,326 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 46,300 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Rear disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake excessively binding Rear brake (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 45,258 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 44,062 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 42,996 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre slightly wearing unevenly

Rear Tyre squaring off

Fail 15 Mar 2021 42,952 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected fouling on exhaust (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2020 42,297 miles

evidence of oil leak/residue around lower engine area

Fail 13 Mar 2020 42,288 miles

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

evidence of oil leak/residue around lower engine area

Pass 5 Mar 2019 41,190 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 40,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 39,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,048 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 38,017 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 36,779 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 36,762 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 34,064 miles

rear brake discs pitting

Fail 27 Mar 2012 34,064 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

rear brake discs pitting

Pass 12 Mar 2010 27,668 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 27,668 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 23,168 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 15,887 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,591 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 15,591 miles

Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2005
Fail 8 Sep 2005 15,119 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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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LT52 MKE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,446 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 LT52 MKE, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LT52 MKE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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