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DX04 AKK

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

29,744 mi
Last recorded29,744 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 AKK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 29,744 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 29,742 miles

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pedal insecure clevis pin retainer ineffective (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 28,790 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Mirrors chaffing screen slightly at full lock

Nearside Front Footrest damaged

Fail 24 Jun 2022 28,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Mirrors chaffing screen slightly at full lock

Nearside Front Footrest damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2021 27,474 miles
Pass 31 May 2020 26,695 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,686 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 25,676 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 24,834 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 22,330 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 20,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,572 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 18,554 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 18,554 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 17,171 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 17,171 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 17,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 17,165 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 11,702 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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DX04 AKK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DX04 AKK, 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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DX04 AKK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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