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OY02 VNJ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

28,537 mi
Last recorded28,537 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY02 VNJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 28,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 27,384 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 26,546 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Inner pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 25,418 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 24,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear footrest mount cracked but is secure. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 23,971 miles

Central Front Right hand fork seal starting to leak.

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

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

Central Rear Rear tail light bulb not working

Pass 28 Sep 2019 23,674 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 21,786 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 20,394 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,997 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 17,428 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,669 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 15,655 miles

Rear suspension component seized (2.4A2a(ii))

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 15,636 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 13,782 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 10,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,054 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 8,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 7,883 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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OY02 VNJ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,623 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY02 VNJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY02 VNJ registered?

OY02 VNJ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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