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VU02 ZZA

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,604 mi
Last recorded21,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 ZZA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 21,604 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 14,727 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 13,370 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 12,705 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 10,897 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 9,963 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 9,962 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Clutch lever bent (6.2.1g)

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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VU02 ZZA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU02 ZZA, 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 VU02 ZZA registered?

VU02 ZZA is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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The MOT history for VU02 ZZA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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