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X288 YUG

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

34,688 mi
Last recorded34,688 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 YUG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 34,688 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 34,466 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 34,442 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 34,220 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 33,758 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 33,174 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 32,451 miles

Front slight rumble from front wheel bearings

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads at minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 32,449 miles

Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right dip is kicked up to right on main beam (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam weak and has no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front slight rumble from front wheel bearings

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

Offside Front brake caliper contaminated with oil

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads at minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 27,844 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 26,316 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 24,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 23,649 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 21,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 21,628 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 18,143 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 14,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 10,740 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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X288 YUG is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X288 YUG, 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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X288 YUG is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 January 2001.

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