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ML02 LWK

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

53,804 mi
Last recorded53,804 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML02 LWK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 53,804 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 50,732 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 50,117 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 50,117 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 48,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 48,265 miles

Rear shockabsorber link slight free play

Pass 23 Jun 2015 47,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,522 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 43,290 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 36,216 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 28,509 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,509 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 18,871 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake disc has slight play on rivets

Pass 4 Sep 2008 15,453 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 15,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 13,955 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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ML02 LWK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ML02 LWK, 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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What year was ML02 LWK registered?

ML02 LWK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 18 July 2002.

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