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Y749 GTG

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,472 mi
Last recorded34,472 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY749 GTG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 34,472 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 32,373 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 31,169 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 28,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 26,461 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 25,325 miles

Headlamp slightly discoloured (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 22,514 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,029 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 17,577 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 16,671 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 May 2015 16,671 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 14,483 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

no rear seat or pillion pegs fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 12,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

rear brake very "wooden"

Pass 6 Apr 2012 11,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,879 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 8,153 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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Y749 GTG is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y749 GTG, 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 Y749 GTG registered?

Y749 GTG is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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