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W462 WTA

2000 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

27,001 mi
Last recorded27,001 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple18,176 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW462 WTA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 27,001 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 26,984 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffle Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 26,980 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket, Baffle Fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 26,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 26,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 26,951 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 26,615 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2021 26,615 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 26,581 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 26,581 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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 30 May 2012 26,448 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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 10 Feb 2011 25,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 25,074 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 21,946 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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W462 WTA is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,176 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W462 WTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W462 WTA is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 19 June 2000.

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