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HW04 BXA

2004 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,991 mi
Last recorded35,991 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speedmaster10,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 BXA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 35,991 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

throttle action slow to return

Pass 8 Aug 2025 35,641 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

main beam tell tail inop

Pass 23 Jul 2024 35,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 35,244 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 34,877 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,193 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 34,180 miles

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

Front Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 33,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2017 33,356 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 30,487 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Fail 11 May 2016 30,462 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake component damaged but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 27,565 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 24,209 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,177 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 24,177 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 24,097 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 23,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 21,876 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 20,851 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 19,597 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 17,825 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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HW04 BXA is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 10,471 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HW04 BXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HW04 BXA is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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