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YX51 LKJ

2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,998 mi
Last recorded26,998 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 LKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 26,998 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2024 26,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 25,987 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 24,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,588 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

gear select lever rubber split

Pass 9 Mar 2020 22,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 22,564 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,060 miles

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

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 19 Feb 2019 21,974 miles

Nearside Rear Motorcycle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2019 21,974 miles

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

slight play in rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2018 21,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 21,497 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure Bolt missing (6.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 20,965 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 20,174 miles

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

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

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 18,858 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 18,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 17,982 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 16,184 miles

no plate light out [advised on] horn button just's touches petrol tank [advised on]

Pass 18 Jan 2011 14,183 miles

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

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

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

front brake slightly spongy

Fail 18 Jan 2011 14,183 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 11,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 9,703 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 9,703 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 8,409 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 6,523 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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YX51 LKJ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 16,446 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 YX51 LKJ, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YX51 LKJ is a 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 2 February 2002.

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