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GX04 SMU

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

18,099 mi
Last recorded18,099 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 SMU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 18,099 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive CHAIN HAS TIGHT SPOT (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front FRONT FORK STANCHIONS PITTED

Rear EXHAUST BAFFLE LOOSE

Rear Registration plate slightly loose PLATE HANGER LOOSE (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 17,518 miles

Nearside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 19,373 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 16,901 miles

Drive chain slightly to tight.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 16,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Drive chain slightly to tight.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jun 2017 16,578 miles

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

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 15,837 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 15,474 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 14,517 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 13,310 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,135 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 10,623 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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GX04 SMU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX04 SMU, 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 22 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 GX04 SMU registered?

GX04 SMU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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