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PX03 MTE

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,279 mi
Last recorded42,279 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 MTE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 42,279 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 41,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 41,817 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp not working not working from front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 41,257 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 41,257 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 40,290 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 39,669 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 38,765 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 35,816 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 35,816 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 33,210 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 33,210 miles

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 31,547 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 26,124 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Jun 2009 23,623 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 21,198 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 16,535 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 14,248 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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PX03 MTE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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 PX03 MTE, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PX03 MTE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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