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Y778 CGN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

34,477 mi
Last recorded34,477 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY778 CGN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 34,477 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 34,027 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 33,719 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 33,282 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 32,563 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2019 31,836 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 30,973 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 30,445 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 29,843 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 27,994 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 25,548 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,860 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 23,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 23,439 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,455 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 20,481 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 20,481 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 18,288 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 16,451 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,797 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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Y778 CGN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 Y778 CGN, 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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Y778 CGN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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