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DK53 YUN

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

23,967 mi
Last recorded23,967 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 YUN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 23,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 23,832 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,773 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 23,643 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 22,365 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 21,818 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 20,953 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 20,953 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2017 19,597 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front sidelights inoperative.

Offside tail light inoperative, nearside ok .

Spring link fitted to drive chain.

Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,182 miles

Front side light inoperative .

Spring link fitted to drive chain .

Pass 13 Jul 2015 16,197 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 16,197 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 12,365 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,602 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 9,602 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 9,494 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 9,494 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 9,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 9,061 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,452 miles

Front brake lever has little reserve travel.

Fail 4 Mar 2008 7,921 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 7,921 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 7,555 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 5,877 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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DK53 YUN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DK53 YUN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK53 YUN registered?

DK53 YUN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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