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W39 VGU

2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

25,218 mi
Last recorded25,218 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW39 VGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 May 2016 25,218 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Horn not working horn affects lights (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front switch housing loose

clutch cable frayed

engine management light on

Fail 25 Sep 2013 55,602 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 55,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 50,679 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 50,672 miles

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 47,434 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 43,050 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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W39 VGU is a 2000 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 57.1%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 21,377 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 W39 VGU, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W39 VGU is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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