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VU03 YSX

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

37,833 mi
Last recorded37,833 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YSX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 37,833 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 37,833 miles

Drive chain excessively loose Rubbing guide insecure (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 37,825 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 27 May 2022 36,627 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 34,985 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 32,509 miles

Coolant leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 31,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 30,363 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 29,928 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 28,581 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,458 miles

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

front tyre has uneven tread wear on offside

Pass 18 May 2013 25,565 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2012 24,194 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 24,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 23,171 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 19,900 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 18,689 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 18,689 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,704 miles

front brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Apr 2007 9,525 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 9,407 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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VU03 YSX is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VU03 YSX, 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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What year was VU03 YSX registered?

VU03 YSX is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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