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PO51 BXK

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,849 mi
Last recorded45,849 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 BXK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 45,849 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 45,823 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2023 45,793 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 45,784 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 45,338 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 45,333 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 44,725 miles

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

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 42,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,844 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 40,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 39,370 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 37,129 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 36,184 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 36,184 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 36,006 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,468 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 34,406 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 34,406 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

only one rear light showing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,891 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,499 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,044 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 31,735 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 30,311 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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PO51 BXK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 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 PO51 BXK, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO51 BXK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 27 October 2001.

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