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YHZ 1488

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,176 mi
Last recorded24,176 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHZ 1488
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 24,176 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 21,500 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 21,006 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 20,774 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 20,546 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 20,230 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 19,888 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 18 May 2017 19,356 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 19,223 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 18,941 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 18,409 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 May 2011 17,992 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 17,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 16,572 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 16,563 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Nail in front tyre

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 8,881 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 8,853 miles

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

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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YHZ 1488 is a 2004 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 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 16,563 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 YHZ 1488, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YHZ 1488 registered?

YHZ 1488 is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 8 May 2004.

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