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DG53 HUY

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,902 mi
Last recorded8,902 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HUY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 8,902 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 8,895 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 8,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 8,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 7,275 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 6,628 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 6,628 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2017 6,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 6,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,483 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 6,483 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 5,770 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 3,389 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 2,866 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 2,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 2,496 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 1,631 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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DG53 HUY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG53 HUY, 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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What year was DG53 HUY registered?

DG53 HUY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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