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CU04 HCD

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

23,867 mi
Last recorded23,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 HCD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 23,867 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 22,845 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 21,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 19,464 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 19,430 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 19,403 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 19,403 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,887 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 18,029 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 17,889 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 17,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,172 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 17,172 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2009 15,430 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 May 2008 12,061 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 8,619 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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CU04 HCD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HCD, 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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What year was CU04 HCD registered?

CU04 HCD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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