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OV51 OCA

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

34,814 mi
Last recorded34,814 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 OCA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 34,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 32,733 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 32,731 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 32,590 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 32,474 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 32,041 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 31,266 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 31,266 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,477 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 28,535 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,318 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 22,904 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 19,166 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 15,837 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 13,691 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 10,937 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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OV51 OCA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 OV51 OCA, 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 OV51 OCA registered?

OV51 OCA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 9 February 2002.

Is OV51 OCA safe to buy?

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