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MA51 BFU

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

19,165 mi
Last recorded19,165 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA51 BFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 19,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 18,712 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 18,312 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 18,197 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 18,025 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 17,287 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 17,129 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 16,936 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,041 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 16,032 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 15,567 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 12,938 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 10,817 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 10,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 10,222 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2006 9,697 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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MA51 BFU is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 MA51 BFU, 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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MA51 BFU is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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