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CU04 LDF

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,286 mi
Last recorded26,286 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 LDF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,286 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 26,286 miles

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Front Motorcycle structure cracked (6.1.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Motorcycle structure excessively damaged (6.1.1a)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 21,156 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 21,156 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,673 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 19,673 miles

Chain guard insecure (6.2.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 19,200 miles

Brake master cylinder has a slightly worn master cylinder pivot. (3.2.B5)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

rear slide boot missing

Pass 10 Jul 2009 17,169 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2009 17,169 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,916 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 12,916 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 4,607 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 3,081 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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CU04 LDF is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 CU04 LDF, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 LDF is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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