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Y697 DGO

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,267 mi
Last recorded17,267 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY697 DGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 17,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 16,422 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 16,422 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 14,512 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 14,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 13,657 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 13,177 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 11,487 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 11,487 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,143 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 8,383 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 6,356 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 8,348 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 6,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 5,901 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 5,329 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 4,719 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,939 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 3,939 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 2,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 2,720 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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Y697 DGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y697 DGO, 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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Y697 DGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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