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LY03 WYJ

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,587 mi
Last recorded25,587 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 WYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 25,587 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,582 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 25,397 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre worn very close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 25,245 miles

Front brake has little reserve travel.

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 25,245 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake has little reserve travel.

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

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 25,142 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

main switch worn

Pass 1 Jul 2020 25,060 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.6mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 24,585 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

ignition switch operation tempermental

Fail 5 Apr 2019 24,568 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

ignition switch operation tempermental

Pass 10 Apr 2018 23,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 22,408 miles

front brake lever pumps up..... suspect air in front lines

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,970 miles

very slight play in rear wheel bearing area

Pass 26 Mar 2015 18,817 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 17,418 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 17,418 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,387 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 15,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 13,619 miles

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,099 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 11,910 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 10,187 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,760 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,950 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,386 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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LY03 WYJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY03 WYJ, 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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LY03 WYJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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