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W46 VLW

2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

33,362 mi
Last recorded33,362 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW46 VLW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 33,362 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2025 33,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 33,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 32,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 32,717 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 32,399 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 31,682 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 31,667 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 31,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 30,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 29,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 28,775 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 28,431 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 27,804 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 27,804 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 26,390 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 24,807 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 22,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 20,402 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 20,331 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 18,788 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 16,260 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,519 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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W46 VLW is a 2000 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 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 W46 VLW, 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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W46 VLW is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 11 August 2000.

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