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KR53 YYK

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

34,178 mi
Last recorded34,178 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I16,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YYK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 34,178 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 34,178 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2022 33,938 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 33,650 miles

Nearside Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 33,123 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 33,123 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 32,441 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit INNER PAD LOW (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2017 30,856 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 30,856 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 28,771 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 28,110 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 25,846 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 25,846 miles

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2013 25,841 miles

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 24,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 21,293 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 19,581 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 19,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 17,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 16,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,100 miles

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 12,802 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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KR53 YYK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KR53 YYK, 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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KR53 YYK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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