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P722 BUG

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

37,256 mi
Last recorded37,256 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP722 BUG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 37,256 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 35,839 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 33,087 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 30,652 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,603 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 26,636 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 26,585 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 24,253 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 24,253 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment front brake lever has excessive travel (1.1.15 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy notch in centre (wheel raised ) (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Throttle operating incorrectly not closing properly on offside lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 22,795 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 22,795 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly sticks on full right lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,860 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 19,860 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 18,834 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 18,821 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,899 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 16,899 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 15,724 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 14,725 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 13,901 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 13,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 12,747 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 11,895 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 10,270 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 8,345 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 5,713 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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P722 BUG is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 P722 BUG, 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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P722 BUG is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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