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T27 PLE

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,536 mi
Last recorded20,536 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT27 PLE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 20,536 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2024 20,417 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 20,352 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 20,281 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2021 20,183 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 20,183 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 18,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 18,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 17,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 17,563 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 16,211 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 15,780 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 15,780 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 14,680 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 12,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,646 miles

long hand brake travel

Pass 23 Jul 2008 5,180 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 4,729 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 4,729 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,585 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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T27 PLE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T27 PLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T27 PLE registered?

T27 PLE is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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