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CN53 LFU

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,928 mi
Last recorded28,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN53 LFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 28,928 miles

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 28,438 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 28,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 26,899 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 24,594 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 24,594 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 May 2019 24,095 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 23,170 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 21,862 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 18,576 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 18,576 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 28 Feb 2015 18,576 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 18,576 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 16,808 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 13,031 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 13,031 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 8,735 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 8,732 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,535 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,376 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 5,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 4,928 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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CN53 LFU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN53 LFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN53 LFU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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