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GK03 GWN

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,988 mi
Last recorded40,988 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 GWN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 40,988 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 40,988 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 36,066 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 36,066 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 34,949 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 34,949 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 33,191 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 30,907 miles

front brake lever travel

Pass 25 Apr 2013 28,837 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 28,823 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 26,707 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 23,762 miles

fuel smell, no leak found

roughness in front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,118 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,371 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 16,099 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 16,099 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 12,657 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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GK03 GWN 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 70.6%.

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 GK03 GWN, 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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What year was GK03 GWN registered?

GK03 GWN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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