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VX51 ANT

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,937 mi
Last recorded47,937 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX51 ANT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 47,937 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect rear suspension slow/stiff on return (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 47,419 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,835 miles

Drive chain slightly tight has tight spot on rotation of wheel (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 45,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 39,821 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 33,694 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,188 miles

play in lower rear shock absorber mounting bush

play in rear wheel bearing

Fail 3 Sep 2019 29,174 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

play in lower rear shock absorber mounting bush

play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2018 26,887 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 25,640 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 24,907 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 24,460 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 24,052 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,157 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 21,002 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 21,002 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 18,611 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 18,611 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 16,183 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 14,116 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 10,602 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 10,602 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 7,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 6,388 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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VX51 ANT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 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 VX51 ANT, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX51 ANT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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