VIN SMT500FM31J118959 — Triumph Speed Triple 2001: auction and damage history

Vehicle history for VIN SMT500FM31J118959

Triumph Speed Triple 2001's history is anchored on VIN SMT500FM31J118959. Compare sale dates and mileage with the listing you're currently viewing.

Key metrics for VIN SMT500FM31J118959: earliest known event — February 11, 2001; 4 events in the timeline; 1 auction record ({"results":0,"url":"https:\/\/bid.cars\/en\/search\/results?search-type=typing&query=SMT500FM31J118959"}); no separate damage reports in the projection (this isn't a guarantee of perfect condition).

Current record status: full history collection complete. We recommend cross-checking dates, prices, and photos against primary sources (auction lots and listing pages), and getting an independent inspection before buying.

What does this VIN mean?

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) SMT500FM31J118959 is a 17-character vehicle identifier. It splits into three blocks without "inventing" a model decode: WMI (positions 1–3) — SMT; VDS (4–9) — 500FM3; VIS (10–17) — 1J118959. VINTrack doesn't guess at a factory decoder — below is only what's confirmed by the projection data or a well-known WMI.

Per VINTrack data, this vehicle is identified as TRIUMPH, model year 2001. A full factory breakdown of every VIN position depends on manufacturer tables; we only show confirmed fields.

Technical attributes available from the decode/catalog: body type — Motorcycle - Sport; country of manufacture — ENGLAND. These help you cross-check a listing against the actual vehicle before viewing it.

What to watch for before buying?

VINTrack's risk score for this VIN is 45/100. This is an internal metric based on known signals (damage, auctions, gaps, sale indicators) — not a legal conclusion or a substitute for inspection.

Flags worth checking before buying: large gap in history. Verify mileage history, absence of hidden repairs, and that the specification matches the seller's claims.