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WA53 HRO

2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,781 mi
Last recorded13,781 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I17,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HRO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 13,781 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch operation stiff.

Corrosion on drive chain.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2024 13,781 miles

Drive chain horseshoe locking device incorrectly fitted (6.1.7 (j) (i))

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

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

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Clutch operation stiff.

Corrosion on drive chain.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake caliper corroded but not seriously weakened Pad area. (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 2 May 2023 11,903 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 9,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 9,916 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Suspesion stiff

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced one bulb out (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension stiff

Pass 2 May 2019 9,911 miles

Exhaust noisy after market exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

front and rear suspension stiff

Pass 5 Jul 2013 9,911 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 8,276 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 8,276 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 6,132 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 4,941 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,940 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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WA53 HRO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.8% with a typical mileage of 17,032 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 WA53 HRO, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WA53 HRO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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