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Y971 UUJ

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

14,290 mi
Last recorded14,290 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 UUJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 14,290 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 14,287 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,198 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 13,740 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 12,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 11,487 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 10,721 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 10,328 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 10,247 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 9,671 miles

Nut missing from exhaust manifold - not insecure or blowing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 9,666 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,296 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 8,451 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 6,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 5,864 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

l/h front side light not working.fuel filler cap drain blocked.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,864 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

l/h front side light not working.fuel filler cap drain blocked.

Fail 18 Jul 2008 5,864 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

l/h front side light not working.fuel filler cap drain blocked.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 5,498 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 4,917 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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Y971 UUJ is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y971 UUJ, 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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What year was Y971 UUJ registered?

Y971 UUJ is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y971 UUJ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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