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CU04 BZD

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,962 mi
Last recorded28,962 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BZD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 28,962 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 28,949 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And uneven wear across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 25,851 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 23,248 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 21,835 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 20,700 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 20,687 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing rear pillion left footrest missing and seat still present (6.2.12 (a))

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

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) pinch bolts for spindle missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,436 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 16,607 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,215 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 13,215 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 12,136 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 10,953 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 10,908 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 8,478 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 8,478 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,337 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 7,052 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 6,547 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 6,547 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Fail 24 Jun 2008 6,032 miles

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

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 6,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 4,730 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 4,730 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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CU04 BZD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 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 CU04 BZD, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CU04 BZD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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