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X493 UGC

2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,015 mi
Last recorded49,015 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I21,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX493 UGC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 49,015 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,010 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 48,618 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 48,352 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 47,770 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 47,364 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,434 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Fail 30 Jul 2010 46,401 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Rear wheel rotation likely to be impeded (6.2.1b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

Rear mudguard insecure

registration plate beginning to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jun 2009 45,081 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,146 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2006 42,146 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,996 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 39,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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X493 UGC is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 21,377 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 X493 UGC, 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 26 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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X493 UGC is a 2000 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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