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Y798 FHK

2001 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

26,419 mi
Last recorded26,419 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple17,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 FHK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 26,419 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 26,419 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 25,587 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 25,406 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 25,297 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 24,690 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 24,650 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 24,286 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 23,879 miles

Clutch lever slightly bent.

Folk seal dust covers missing.

Rear brake lever slightly bent.

Pass 18 May 2018 22,814 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear Brake Lever (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Discs Pitted

Rear Wheel Binding Slightly

Slight Oil Leak

Fail 15 May 2018 22,798 miles

Direction indicators not working All Indicators (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Front and Rear Lever (1.3.1a)

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear Brake Lever (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Discs Pitted

Rear Wheel Binding Slightly

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 17 Jun 2016 22,529 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Front fork seal missing

Nearside headlamp lense/reflector corroding

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

Offside Front fork seal missing

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

number plate lamp not working

Pass 19 May 2015 22,325 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 12 May 2015 22,296 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 May 2014 22,102 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2014 22,101 miles

Nearside Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Rear position lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 21,577 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 21,577 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,651 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 14,548 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 14,543 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 10,611 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 10,611 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 10,561 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 10,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 May 2006 8,325 miles

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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Y798 FHK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 Y798 FHK, 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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Y798 FHK is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 March 2001.

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