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Y148 KBN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,680 mi
Last recorded49,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 KBN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 49,680 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 49,230 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 48,878 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 48,861 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 48,847 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect led bulbs (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 46,510 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 45,179 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 44,525 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 43,653 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 40,874 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 40,874 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 38,943 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 38,922 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 38,488 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,666 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 34,053 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 34,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 32,235 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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Y148 KBN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBN, 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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Y148 KBN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 25 April 2001.

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