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EU53 LWV

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,921 mi
Last recorded35,921 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 LWV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 35,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose PILLION PEG MOUNT CORRODED (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose PILLION PEG MOUNT CORRODED (6.2.12 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 35,921 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest slightly loose PILLION PEG MOUNT CORRODED (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest slightly loose PILLION PEG MOUNT CORRODED (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 35,849 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 May 2019 34,941 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 33,715 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 33,125 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 32,532 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 32,532 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly right hand lock (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,899 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,899 miles

Front Upper Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,766 miles

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 31,421 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 29,554 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 26,158 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,608 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,960 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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EU53 LWV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EU53 LWV, 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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EU53 LWV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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