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GX04 HTE

2004 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,785 mi
Last recorded31,785 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Master12,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 HTE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 31,785 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 31,683 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 31,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2023 31,600 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,604 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,811 miles

Both tyres showing initial signs of cracking/deterioration on sidewalls.

Pass 1 Jul 2020 28,435 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 28,382 miles

front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,247 miles

front tyre has slite cracking

rear tyre has slite cracking

Pass 1 Aug 2015 28,012 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 27,206 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 26,623 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,398 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 23,721 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 23,721 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 21,674 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,547 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 16,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,168 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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GX04 HTE is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,375 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX04 HTE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GX04 HTE registered?

GX04 HTE is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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