Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i reliable?

Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles, the 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.9%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Triumph Speed Triple 955i (2004)

191 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.9% first-time pass rate

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i

CarHunch analysed 191 real MOT records for the 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2004 Speed Triple 955i passes its MOT on first attempt 82.4% of the time, marginally above the UK average of 80%, which suggests a reasonably solid bike from a reliability standpoint—though the 17.3% of machines that have recorded dangerous defects is worth taking seriously during your inspection. At an average mileage of 17,175 for a 20-year-old bike, these aren't garage queens, yet they're averaging 1.74 failures per test, indicating age-related wear rather than systemic problems.

The high advisory count of 7.0 per vehicle reflects the typical nibbles of an older sportsbike: corroded fasteners, tired seals, worn brake pads—maintenance irritants rather than deal-breakers. Before committing, budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on the cooling system, exhaust condition, and frame cracks, as these emerge as common failure points on this model's MOT history.

We have limited data for the 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.9%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

17.3%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.74

Over 14.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

16k

Middle half: 11k–22k

For context

These stats describe 191 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 191 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 17.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (99%)	190	88.8%	1.75

Mileage Distribution

Most 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,126

typical

11,438

low mileage

22,342

high mileage

Half of all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i vehicles fall between 11,438 and 22,342 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,438 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,438–22,342 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955is sit.

⚠ Over 30,161 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955i — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 63% of 2004 Triumph Speed Triple 955is are still active.

85 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 63% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

14.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.74

Avg failures per vehicle

Avg advisories per vehicle

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