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DX54 BJY

2004 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

38,309 mi
Last recorded38,309 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speedmaster10,471 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 BJY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,309 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 38,262 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 38,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 38,167 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At cylinder head (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 38,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 38,163 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 38,160 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 38,039 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 37,885 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 33,662 miles

Front wheel nearing slightly rough

Slight play in rear drive sprocket carrier

Fail 3 Feb 2014 33,583 miles

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

Front wheel nearing slightly rough

Pass 4 Feb 2013 29,696 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 29,696 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhausts slightly noisey

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,315 miles

Exhausts slightly noisey

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 20,780 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 20,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 17,383 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 17,383 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 15,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2007 13,410 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 13,410 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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DX54 BJY is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 10,471 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX54 BJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX54 BJY is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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