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HW53 FNL

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,019 mi
Last recorded10,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW53 FNL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 10,019 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 9,672 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 8,266 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 7,998 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 7,887 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 7,629 miles

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 6,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 5,688 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 4,917 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 3,497 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 2,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 2,176 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 2,163 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 2,025 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 1,934 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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HW53 FNL is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 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 HW53 FNL, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HW53 FNL is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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