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SV51 GKA

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

47,997 mi
Last recorded47,997 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 GKA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 47,997 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 46,854 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 46,704 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 46,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 46,300 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 46,079 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2019 46,079 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake caliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,334 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,934 miles

Offside Rear starting to crack on mounting

gear lever loose

headlamp reflector starting to deteriate

radiator fly screen slightly loose

Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,393 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Pilot lamp bulb (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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)

Nearside Front Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Pilot lamp bulb (1.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 43,191 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,454 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 41,533 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front sidelight not working

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2012 39,681 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,394 miles

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

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

brakes should be much more efficient advise overhaul.

Pass 6 May 2010 31,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 30,011 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 28,908 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 27,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 27,760 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 25,010 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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SV51 GKA is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SV51 GKA, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SV51 GKA is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 November 2001.

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