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Y701 DGO

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,156 mi
Last recorded12,156 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY701 DGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 12,156 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 12,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 12,113 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 12,113 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 11,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 11,778 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 11,548 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 11,416 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,077 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 9,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 8,798 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 8,798 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,830 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2009 7,463 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 7,027 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 6,798 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 6,353 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 6,353 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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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Y701 DGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y701 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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What year was Y701 DGO registered?

Y701 DGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 7 June 2001.

Is Y701 DGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y701 DGO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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