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Y165 CGK

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,368 mi
Last recorded65,368 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY165 CGK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 65,368 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 65,338 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 65,079 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 65,076 miles

Decelerometer brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 65,004 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 64,146 miles

Front tyre near limit

Pass 14 Mar 2018 64,110 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 63,207 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 59,490 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 52,591 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 45,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,041 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 39,041 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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Y165 CGK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y165 CGK, 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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What year was Y165 CGK registered?

Y165 CGK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 2001.

Is Y165 CGK safe to buy?

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