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HF04 TPY

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

18,912 mi
Last recorded18,912 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 TPY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 18,912 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 18,912 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 17,785 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 17,785 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 16,364 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 16,364 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,972 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 10,485 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 10,485 miles

Front Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 7,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm and out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2015 7,337 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies When front brake applied (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 2mm and out of shape (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2014 5,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 5,227 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 5,133 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 4,759 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 4,494 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 3,975 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,975 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 2,731 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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HF04 TPY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 HF04 TPY, 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 HF04 TPY registered?

HF04 TPY is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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