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CX53 CBY

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,719 mi
Last recorded29,719 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CBY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 29,719 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 29,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 29,369 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 28,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 27,749 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 27,586 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 27,149 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 26,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 26,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 25,686 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 22,880 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 22,880 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 20,736 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 19,461 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 19,461 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 15,088 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 15,088 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,231 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 14,223 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,669 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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CX53 CBY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX53 CBY, 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 CX53 CBY registered?

CX53 CBY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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