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Y72 UHR

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

27,480 mi
Last recorded27,480 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY72 UHR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 27,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 26,793 miles

tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 4 Mar 2024 26,793 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Mar 2023 25,542 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 24,603 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 22,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 21,736 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 21,198 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 20,390 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,899 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 19,899 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake locking device missing r clip for pad pin (3.2.A1e)

Offside Rear position light not woking

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 19,042 miles

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

o/s/r position light inop

Pass 15 Apr 2014 18,011 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 17,467 miles

throttle slightly stiff to operate

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,799 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 15,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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))

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

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

gear lever slightly loose

Pass 11 Mar 2011 12,363 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 12,309 miles

drive chain requires adjustment

Pass 13 Jan 2009 12,054 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 11,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 11,925 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 11,711 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 11,357 miles

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

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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Y72 UHR is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 17,995 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y72 UHR, 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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What year was Y72 UHR registered?

Y72 UHR is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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The MOT history for Y72 UHR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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