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WJ02 TWU

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

22,075 mi
Last recorded22,075 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 TWU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 22,075 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 21,749 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Fail 22 May 2023 21,749 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,488 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,220 miles

No chain gaurd

Pass 9 Jun 2018 18,851 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,442 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 18,442 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 17,126 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 16,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 16,179 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 16,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 15,355 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2013 15,355 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 13,899 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 13,899 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 13,257 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 13,257 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,108 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,108 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 10,045 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 9,841 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 8,969 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 6,699 miles

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

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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WJ02 TWU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,623 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 TWU, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ02 TWU registered?

WJ02 TWU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2002.

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