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Y81 DNV

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,635 mi
Last recorded39,635 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 DNV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 39,635 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit check asap visibility limited (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 38,135 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 36,543 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

slight play rear hub bearing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 35,300 miles

Front brake travel

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

Rear suspension bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2019 34,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 33,911 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 33,787 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 33,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 33,606 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 33,411 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 31,308 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 31,021 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 26,211 miles

Rear Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 22,434 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 21,389 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 20,448 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 18,188 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 18,188 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2006 16,319 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2005 15,156 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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Y81 DNV is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 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 Y81 DNV, 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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Y81 DNV is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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