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LW51 XLB

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW51 XLB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 60,928 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 60,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 59,650 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 59,643 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 59,097 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 58,475 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 58,475 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 57,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 55,353 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 54,356 miles

Front both front discs have movement poor

Rear rear pads getting low

Fail 18 Aug 2018 54,356 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front both front discs have movement poor

Rear rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Aug 2017 52,983 miles

Nearside Front pads getting low

Pass 13 Aug 2016 51,185 miles

front brake lever a lot of travel poor

head stock loose

Pass 15 Aug 2015 49,559 miles

Front Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front slight play on front forks

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,425 miles

ball end missing on brake lever

rear disc showing showing signs of wear

slight play in front floating disc

Pass 3 Aug 2013 45,726 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,078 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 41,363 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,425 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 22,143 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 19,472 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,472 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Oct 2005 15,440 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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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LW51 XLB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LW51 XLB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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LW51 XLB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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