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Y831 UGN

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

32,223 mi
Last recorded32,223 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 UGN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 32,223 miles

Clutch adjuster nut loose.

Front Brake bobbins worn.

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

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise renewal. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise renewal. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked. (4.2.1 (b))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 31,582 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 May 2024 31,534 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 31,534 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 31,126 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 31,126 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 30,332 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,343 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 29,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 27,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 26,102 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 26,102 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 25,158 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 24,858 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 24,851 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,402 miles

Engine management light on

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 20,792 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 19,164 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,120 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 8,728 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

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

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 5 Jun 2006 8,728 miles

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

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

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

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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Y831 UGN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y831 UGN, 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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Y831 UGN is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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