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WU51 UOT

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,670 mi
Last recorded21,670 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UOT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 21,670 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,321 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,854 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 17,854 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2021 17,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 16,861 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 16,332 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 15,575 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 14,224 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 13,645 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 12,104 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 12,104 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 10,909 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,246 miles

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

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

pass light not working.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 8,246 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

pass light not working.

Pass 28 Jan 2010 7,176 miles

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

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

pass light not working.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 5,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 5,821 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,250 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 3,918 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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WU51 UOT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 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 WU51 UOT, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU51 UOT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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