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VX53 BYN

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

34,323 mi
Last recorded34,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 BYN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 34,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 33,856 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 32,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 30,469 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 28,858 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 28,858 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 26,982 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 24,861 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,586 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 19,238 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 18,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 17,287 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 17,287 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,507 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 15,438 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,058 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,618 miles

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

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 BYN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BYN, 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 VX53 BYN registered?

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

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