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Y252 PSN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,476 mi
Last recorded53,476 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY252 PSN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,476 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect appears to have lost its oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure linkage pin retainer missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements additional sticker fitted (0.1 (d))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs worn and floating mountings worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort 15 kgs slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slight indexing of head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

motor stops without warning, intermittantly

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,992 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,914 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 41,280 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Slight play in front disc bobbins

Fail 1 Oct 2012 41,280 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Slight play in front disc bobbins

Pass 30 Jul 2008 37,180 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 31,913 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,639 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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Y252 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y252 PSN, 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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Y252 PSN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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