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Y961 FEL

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,239 mi
Last recorded39,239 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 FEL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 39,239 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 39,137 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 38,880 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 38,862 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2022 38,838 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 May 2021 38,788 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 38,592 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 37,736 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 37,733 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 36,470 miles

Front Slight play in brake disc buttons

Fail 27 Jul 2016 36,469 miles

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

Front Slight play in brake disc buttons

Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,587 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 32,766 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 31,665 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 29,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 26,693 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 23,920 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 21,760 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 21,737 miles

Centre Lower Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 19,338 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 19,303 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 17,006 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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Y961 FEL is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y961 FEL, 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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Y961 FEL is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 19 April 2001.

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