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KE53 HEU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,122 mi
Last recorded27,122 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HEU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 27,122 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 27,003 miles

Gear change rubber worn

Pass 5 Aug 2022 24,383 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 24,062 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 24,062 miles

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

Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 23,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 23,985 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 23,588 miles

Front brake lever has reserve travel

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 22,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 19,889 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 19,574 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 19,356 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 18,404 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 17,557 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,894 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,490 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 11,910 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 10,455 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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KE53 HEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KE53 HEU, 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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What year was KE53 HEU registered?

KE53 HEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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