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Y396 AEX

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,713 mi
Last recorded31,713 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 AEX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 31,713 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 31,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2025 31,499 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 30,810 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 29,605 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2014 29,605 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2011 28,466 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,021 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 26,059 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 24,950 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

front brake discs rivets slack

Pass 3 Jun 2006 21,975 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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Y396 AEX is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y396 AEX, 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 Y396 AEX registered?

Y396 AEX is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 March 2001.

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