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WJ52 MDU

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,126 mi
Last recorded29,126 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MDU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 29,126 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 29,121 miles

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

steering head race bearings slightly notchy.

Pass 7 May 2016 28,956 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 28,291 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 27,075 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 24,440 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 24,440 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 21,280 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 21,280 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 16,604 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 12,674 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 10,961 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 10,961 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,987 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 7,906 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,160 miles

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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WJ52 MDU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WJ52 MDU, 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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WJ52 MDU is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 9 September 2002.

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