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VX53 BXD

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

23,102 mi
Last recorded23,102 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BXD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 23,102 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,543 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 22,300 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 20,948 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 20,353 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 20,087 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 19,574 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 18,700 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 17,950 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 17,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 15,820 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 15,075 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 14,699 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 14,494 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,912 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 11,402 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 11,396 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,905 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 9,905 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 8,696 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 8,696 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 8,675 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 6,947 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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VX53 BXD is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VX53 BXD, 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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VX53 BXD is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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