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FD52 HBO

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

21,513 mi
Last recorded21,513 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD52 HBO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2025 21,513 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2024 21,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 21,253 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 21,038 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 20,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 20,667 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 20,038 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 23 Nov 2017 19,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 19,418 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 19,164 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 19,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders operation of the controls (2.1.2b)

front brake feels soft

Pass 26 Apr 2013 18,191 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,919 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 15,140 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 13,576 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2009 13,568 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 10,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 6,896 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 6,659 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 6,659 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2006 6,657 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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FD52 HBO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD52 HBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD52 HBO registered?

FD52 HBO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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