Triumph Speed Triple (2001)
2001 Triumph Speed Triple
CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2001 Triumph Speed Triple. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Triumph Speed Triple passes its MOT first time at 88.8%, which is a solid 8.8 points above the UK average of 80%, suggesting these bikes have held up well over two decades. Dangerous defects crop up in 12.1% of examples—not alarming, but worth a pre-purchase inspection of brakes and suspension.
At just under 17,700 miles median mileage, these are genuinely low-mileage machines for their age, which explains the strong pass rate and means you're likely buying a cherished garage queen rather than a hard-ridden commuter. The average vehicle racks up 1.59 failures and 6.5 advisories per MOT, pointing to minor wear items like lighting and consumables rather than structural problems—budget for routine maintenance but don't expect expensive frame or engine work.
What to check before buying a 2001 Triumph Speed Triple
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Triumph Speed Triple vehicles fall between 10,913 and 24,594 miles.
2001 Triumph Speed Triple — Still on the Road
66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 55% 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.
MOT History Averages
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