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KE53 HFJ

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

34,139 mi
Last recorded34,139 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 HFJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 34,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 33,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 33,728 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively 2 X Floating Disc / Bobbins (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 33,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 28,903 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 26,118 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 26,081 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 26,043 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 25,035 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

exhaust noisy

horn worked after tapping it

Pass 1 Jun 2016 23,356 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 21,526 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 14,021 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 14,012 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 10,245 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 9,383 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 7,441 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 5,065 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 3,081 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,741 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 HFJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 HFJ, 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 HFJ registered?

KE53 HFJ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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