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Y479 GHC

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,144 mi
Last recorded44,144 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY479 GHC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 44,144 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 43,614 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 43,217 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 42,997 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 42,592 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 41,544 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 40,571 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 39,175 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 38,260 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 37,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,070 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 35,061 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front and rear position lamps down to one bulb each

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,941 miles

Clutch extremely stiff in operation

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 33,941 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Clutch extremely stiff in operation

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 33,827 miles

Clutch very stiff

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 33,461 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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Y479 GHC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 Y479 GHC, 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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Y479 GHC is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is Y479 GHC safe to buy?

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