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HX04 JTU

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

48,934 mi
Last recorded48,934 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 JTU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 48,934 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 43,736 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 36,482 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 36,480 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 28 May 2022 35,188 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,910 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 33,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 31,851 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 31,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 27 May 2017 29,851 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2017 29,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 May 2016 28,250 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 27,623 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 25,403 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 23,146 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlight operation

rear foot pegs

Pass 20 May 2011 20,538 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 16,585 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 10,064 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 10,064 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 21 May 2008 8,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 6,041 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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HX04 JTU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 JTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HX04 JTU registered?

HX04 JTU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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