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Y271 UJC

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

21,321 mi
Last recorded21,321 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 UJC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 21,321 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 19,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 19,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 20 May 2023 19,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 18,893 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 17,801 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 15,706 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 14,914 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 14,176 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 13,525 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 12,055 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 11,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 9,938 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 9,127 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,457 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 6,063 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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Y271 UJC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y271 UJC, 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 Y271 UJC registered?

Y271 UJC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y271 UJC safe to buy?

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