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HX03 VEK

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,128 mi
Last recorded16,128 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 VEK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 16,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 14,881 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear left Indicator slightly damaged

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 13,794 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 11,496 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 11,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 11,208 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 10,300 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 9,182 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,046 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 9,042 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 8,368 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,064 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 25 May 2007 7,038 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,607 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2006 4,579 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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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HX03 VEK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HX03 VEK, 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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HX03 VEK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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