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FY03 SZE

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

49,252 mi
Last recorded49,252 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 SZE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 49,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 48,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 46,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 44,973 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 41,788 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 37,347 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 37,088 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 36,803 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 36,768 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot excessively worn (2.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 36,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 35,748 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 34,099 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,577 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 30,848 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,259 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 28,245 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 21,669 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 17,776 miles

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

front brake pumps up slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2009 11,547 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 9,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 7,175 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 3,514 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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FY03 SZE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY03 SZE, 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 FY03 SZE registered?

FY03 SZE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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