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X185 HCD

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

65,522 mi
Last recorded65,522 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 HCD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 65,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 63,603 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 62,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 61,451 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 60,963 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2021 60,544 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 59,674 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 56,725 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 53,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 52,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 48,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,620 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 35,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 34,977 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,687 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2009 32,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 32,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 30,630 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 30,630 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 27,620 miles

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

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

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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X185 HCD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 X185 HCD, 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 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X185 HCD registered?

X185 HCD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 February 2001.

Is X185 HCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 HCD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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