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HX53 SYW

2004 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

20,879 mi
Last recorded20,879 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Master12,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 SYW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 20,879 miles

Offside Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 19,623 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Slight bind on rear wheel

Slight run out on rear brake disc

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when rotated with wheel raised

Pass 24 Aug 2018 18,395 miles

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

None standard exhaust fitted

Slight bind on rear wheel

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when turned

Fail 21 Aug 2018 18,395 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

None standard exhaust fitted

Slight bind on rear wheel

Steering head bearings slightly notchy when turned

Pass 28 Sep 2015 18,395 miles

exhaust loud

Fail 24 Sep 2015 18,395 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

exhaust loud

Pass 8 Aug 2014 18,395 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 18,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 18,395 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 18,395 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 15,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 15,833 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 14,076 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 14,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,218 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 7,991 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 7,659 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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))

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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HX53 SYW is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,375 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 Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX53 SYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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HX53 SYW is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 3 January 2004.

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