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W861 XGN

2000 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

33,797 mi
Last recorded33,797 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple18,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW861 XGN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,797 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 33,797 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2024 33,708 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2023 33,372 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 33,165 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 29,763 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 29,529 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 29,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 29,158 miles

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

slight exhaust noise

Pass 1 Apr 2017 28,615 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 28,228 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 28,021 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 28,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 28,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 28,021 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 27,879 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 25,448 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 25,087 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 25,087 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 24,796 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 24,796 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 23,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 22,139 miles

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

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

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

one tail light bulb not working.

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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W861 XGN is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W861 XGN, 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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W861 XGN is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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