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Y98 UGO

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,137 mi
Last recorded6,137 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 UGO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 6,137 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 6,137 miles

Rear Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 5,322 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 4,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 4,059 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 3,556 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 2,809 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 2,791 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 2,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 2,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 2,649 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 2,643 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 May 2011 2,630 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2010 2,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2010 2,436 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 2,433 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 2,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 2,194 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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Y98 UGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y98 UGO, 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 Y98 UGO registered?

Y98 UGO is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 23 May 2001.

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The MOT history for Y98 UGO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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