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OV51 OBK

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Pink Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

19,310 mi
Last recorded19,310 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OBK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 19,310 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 18,240 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 18,180 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly bent (2.3.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 17,909 miles

one of two main beam lamps not working

Fail 7 Jun 2013 17,886 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Offside Front Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

one of two main beam lamps not working

Pass 1 Jun 2012 16,805 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 15,159 miles

front brake binding slightly

Fail 22 Jan 2011 15,159 miles

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

front brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2010 13,879 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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

clutch cable split on end

Pass 4 Jun 2009 12,123 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 11,111 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 8,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 8,930 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 6,979 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2005 6,968 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Rear Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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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OV51 OBK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Pink with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OV51 OBK, 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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OV51 OBK is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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