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W685 YKK

2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,576 mi
Last recorded46,576 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,377 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW685 YKK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 46,576 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear swing arm started to corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 46,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight play rear cush drive

Pass 1 May 2024 46,266 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear SLIGHT PLAY IN CUSH DRIVE

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 45,869 miles

Central Rear Slight play in cush drive

Pass 8 Dec 2021 45,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 43,497 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 43,494 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 43,141 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 40,957 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 38,237 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 38,237 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released switch (1.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2016 34,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 29,678 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 28,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 27,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 27,744 miles

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,906 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,885 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 26,781 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 26,467 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 26,467 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 26,347 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 26,164 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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W685 YKK is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W685 YKK, 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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What year was W685 YKK registered?

W685 YKK is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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