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GJ52 BBV

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,076 mi
Last recorded38,076 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 BBV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 38,076 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 37,415 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 37,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust can leaking gases from split at hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls Stop lamp inoperative with use of rear brake control (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Disc brake bobbins have play but not excessive

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 37,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside and offside front brake discs have slight wear in bobbins

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,273 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 37,183 miles

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

Nearside handlebar grip can be rotated but not insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2019 36,130 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 33,745 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 33,745 miles

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light stop lamp not working PRS (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 31,747 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

slight bind on front wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,968 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

R/H fork dust seal corroded.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 24,065 miles

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

N/S of rear tyre has cut all the way around.

Fail 3 Apr 2014 24,065 miles

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

N/S of rear tyre has cut all the way around.

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 23,576 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 21,582 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 21,573 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 21,573 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,544 miles

Clutch lever shortened. (6.2.1g)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 10,783 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,780 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 8,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 6,801 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,215 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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GJ52 BBV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,476 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 GJ52 BBV, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 BBV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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