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YR02 VAV

2002 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,131 mi
Last recorded42,131 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple17,623 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 VAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 42,131 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 41,116 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork legs (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush vertical play in swingarm linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 41,116 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush play in fork legs (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush vertical play in swingarm linkage (5.3.2 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly revs hang up on full lock to the right (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 39,405 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 39,374 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements very quiet (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 36,626 miles

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension lower linkage has play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort showing fluctuations on brake tester. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 36,626 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle snagging and not returning when on R/H steering lock (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Suspension rod ball joint worn, but not excessively rear suspension lower linkage has play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort showing fluctuations on brake tester. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad getting low (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively rear brake binding slightly but not excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 34,629 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 34,421 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 34,125 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity reduced one headlamp high beam only (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 32,795 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,603 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 27,603 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 25,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 25,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 25,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 25,082 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 24,581 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 18,623 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 15,142 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 7,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 7,322 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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YR02 VAV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 17,623 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR02 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YR02 VAV registered?

YR02 VAV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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