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OE03 DFV

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

54,404 mi
Last recorded54,404 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 DFV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 54,404 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Apr 2025 54,404 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 33,720 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 33,280 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 32,607 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight notch in center (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 30,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,246 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 28,246 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 25,976 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 25,939 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2017 24,121 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2017 24,070 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2016 20,632 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 20,590 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 20,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 19,410 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

number plate has excess movement

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,008 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 19,005 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 17,537 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 16,980 miles

engine management light on

front brake pads low

front tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,014 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 15,014 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2007 14,497 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 14,182 miles

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

right hand bar grip worn almost to excess

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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OE03 DFV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 OE03 DFV, 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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OE03 DFV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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