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Y234 UGT

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,109 mi
Last recorded32,109 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 UGT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 32,109 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 31,382 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 30,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 30,205 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 44,379 miles

Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2021 43,756 miles

Front brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Fail 17 May 2021 43,756 miles

Front brake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 42,703 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 42,672 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 40,197 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 38,381 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Lower Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively shock absorber mounting (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 9 Apr 2016 37,558 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 36,344 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 34,396 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 33,115 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 31,327 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 29,631 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 28,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 28,441 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 18,132 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 18,132 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 15,189 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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Y234 UGT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y234 UGT, 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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Y234 UGT is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 26 July 2001.

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