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Y546 PUR

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,163 mi
Last recorded34,163 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY546 PUR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 34,163 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 34,163 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 33,631 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 33,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 33,168 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 32,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 31,310 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 30,568 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 30,568 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 29,826 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,327 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 26,313 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 25 Feb 2012 26,293 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 24,506 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 21,918 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 20,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 19,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,621 miles

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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Y546 PUR is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 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 Y546 PUR, 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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Y546 PUR is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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