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Y234 YSO

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,386 mi
Last recorded39,386 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 YSO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 39,386 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 37,923 miles

Front Fork tubes corroding & pitted

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 33,804 miles

Both front indicators held together with cable ties

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 33,804 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Both front indicators held together with cable ties

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 31,964 miles

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

both front indicators damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2023 31,964 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

both front indicators damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2022 29,024 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 29,024 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 25,087 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front indicators not clearly visible

Fail 1 Mar 2021 25,029 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front indicators not clearly visible

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 16,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Rear switch sticking (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 May 2018 15,406 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 May 2018 15,406 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on Bulb out. (1.1.3a)

Registration plate incorrect Too small (6.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Lower Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 13,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 9,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 6,409 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 5,790 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 4,531 miles

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 11 Jun 2009 2,937 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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Y234 YSO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y234 YSO, 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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Y234 YSO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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