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HJ52 LBV

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

27,147 mi
Last recorded27,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 LBV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 27,147 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 27,095 miles

front brake fluid pot needs attention.

Fail 10 May 2025 27,085 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp not working from rear control (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front brake fluid pot needs attention.

Pass 8 Jun 2024 26,905 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2023 26,224 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 26,186 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 26,175 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 25,912 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 25,820 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 6 May 2020 25,812 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 24,271 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 24,262 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,255 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 24,255 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 24,106 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 23,956 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,181 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 22,527 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2013 22,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,268 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 20,392 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 19,111 miles

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 17,705 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 17,075 miles

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 11,710 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 11,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever attachment screws loose (3.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2007 11,194 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2006 10,175 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 7,733 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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HJ52 LBV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HJ52 LBV, 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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HJ52 LBV is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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