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CU03 DCE

2003 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

15,426 mi
Last recorded15,426 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speedmaster11,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 DCE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 15,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 15,120 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 15,120 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 14,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 14,680 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 13,407 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 13,272 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 13,055 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 12,788 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 12,483 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 11,527 miles

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

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 10,051 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 10,051 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 7,044 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 6,987 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 6,846 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 6,478 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 6,090 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 6,090 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 4,974 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 4,645 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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CU03 DCE is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,470 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 DCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU03 DCE registered?

CU03 DCE is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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The MOT history for CU03 DCE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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