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Y148 AAB

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

28,453 mi
Last recorded28,453 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 AAB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 28,453 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 28,379 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,093 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 26,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 26,929 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,846 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 25,935 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,278 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 24,536 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 24,515 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,028 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 23,869 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 23,221 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 21,542 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,199 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 17,652 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 17,652 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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Y148 AAB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y148 AAB, 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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What year was Y148 AAB registered?

Y148 AAB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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