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FX04 VHE

2004 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

9,220 mi
Last recorded9,220 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speedmaster10,471 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 VHE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 9,220 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 9,194 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 9,105 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 9,105 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 9,103 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 9,097 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 9,049 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 9,019 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 9,018 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 8,961 miles

front tyre side walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Nov 2016 8,887 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 8,676 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 8,303 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 6,199 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 5,990 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 5,990 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 5,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,194 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 3,605 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 2,477 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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FX04 VHE is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FX04 VHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX04 VHE registered?

FX04 VHE is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 31 July 2004.

Is FX04 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX04 VHE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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