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Y198 LRB

2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

21,665 mi
Last recorded21,665 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I19,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 LRB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 21,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 20,580 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 20,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 19,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 19,448 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 18,776 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 18,085 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 18,085 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 16,659 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 16,654 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 16,348 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 14,308 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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Y198 LRB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y198 LRB, 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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Y198 LRB is a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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