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W49 VDD

2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,070 mi
Last recorded73,070 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW49 VDD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2026 73,070 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 72,417 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 70,817 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 70,817 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 70,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 70,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 69,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 68,717 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Pass 13 May 2014 65,229 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 65,229 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Brake pedal pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

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 26 Mar 2013 61,666 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 57,491 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 57,491 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,558 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,257 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 45,257 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 35,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 31,042 miles

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

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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W49 VDD is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W49 VDD, 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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W49 VDD is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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