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CU03 HSF

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

18,956 mi
Last recorded18,956 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 HSF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2025 18,956 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 18,692 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 17,807 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 17,807 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 16,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 16,388 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,859 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 14,798 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 14,065 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 14,065 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 12,725 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,974 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 10,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 7,446 miles

Rear Lower Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 7,446 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 3,128 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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CU03 HSF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 HSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CU03 HSF registered?

CU03 HSF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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