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Y526 GPN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,784 mi
Last recorded30,784 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY526 GPN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 30,784 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 29,905 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 28,692 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 27,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 26,266 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 24,598 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 23,643 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 23,156 miles

Slight tight spot on chain.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 21,197 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 20,878 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear wheel slightly stiff to turn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 19,545 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 19,535 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 16,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 14,372 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 11,247 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 8,055 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2008 4,743 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) loose (3.2.A1j)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 4,329 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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Y526 GPN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 19,365 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y526 GPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y526 GPN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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