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Y181 JDE

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

40,232 mi
Last recorded40,232 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 JDE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 40,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,309 miles

Front front brake master cylinder notchy

Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,903 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.1.7 (i))

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Front front brake master cylinder notchy

Pass 2 Mar 2023 28,784 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 28,784 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 25,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 25,758 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 25,095 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 24,358 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 24,063 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 19 May 2014 24,063 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,380 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 21,789 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 19,429 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 17,679 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 16,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 15,595 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2006 14,072 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 14,072 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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Y181 JDE is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y181 JDE, 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 Y181 JDE registered?

Y181 JDE is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y181 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y181 JDE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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