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Y146 DRB

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

33,181 mi
Last recorded33,181 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY146 DRB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 33,181 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Number plate lamp poor

Pass 16 Aug 2024 31,794 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,791 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 30,791 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,724 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 May 2021 30,684 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively rear brake pedal pivot worn,rear brake clevis pin worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 30,642 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 30,624 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 30,557 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 30,557 miles

Front Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Rear Seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 30,466 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,414 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 30,405 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 May 2014 30,350 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 30,272 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 30,114 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 30,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

front tyre mishapen

Pass 10 May 2011 27,454 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2011 27,454 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 24,530 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 21,374 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2008 18,463 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 13,456 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 9,721 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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Y146 DRB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 Y146 DRB, 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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Y146 DRB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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