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Y738 BRD

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,777 mi
Last recorded30,777 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 BRD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 30,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 28,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 28,176 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 25,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 25,309 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 25,306 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 24,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 24,490 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected Master cylinder (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Drive chain so loose it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,089 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 21,364 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 21,361 miles

Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

slight idle diviation on idle on lock test no free play in throttle

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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Y738 BRD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y738 BRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y738 BRD registered?

Y738 BRD is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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