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Y147 KBN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

21,062 mi
Last recorded21,062 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 KBN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 21,062 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 21,053 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight play in both front brake discs rivets. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Idle speed higher than expected

Rear brake pedal contacting exhaust link pipe

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened Both front fork stantions showing signs of pitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 20,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 20,451 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 20,451 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 18,791 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 18,370 miles

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 14,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 10,308 miles

slight movement in front disks and pads (semi floating disks)

Pass 12 Jul 2018 10,010 miles

noise from front brakes under braking.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 9,031 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 8,999 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 8,969 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,674 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 8,198 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 6,225 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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Y147 KBN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y147 KBN, 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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Y147 KBN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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