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X485 ARP

2000 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,882 mi
Last recorded41,882 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple18,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 ARP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 41,882 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 38,796 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 38,796 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 35,546 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 32,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 31,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 30,004 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2019 28,375 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 27,604 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 26,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 23,539 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 19,384 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 19,377 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,572 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,897 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 7,545 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 5,649 miles

Both front floating Discs have forward to rear motion freeplay

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2011 5,642 miles

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 3,371 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 3,235 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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X485 ARP is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 18,176 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 X485 ARP, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X485 ARP registered?

X485 ARP is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 November 2000.

Is X485 ARP safe to buy?

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