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KP51 VEW

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

20,306 mi
Last recorded20,306 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VEW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 20,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 20,310 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 621,887 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride footrest (6.2.1h)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 20,306 miles

Head bearings slighty to tight ,need adjustment

New contacts needed on horn wires

Fail 24 Aug 2016 20,306 miles

Head bearings slighty to tight ,need adjustment

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

New contacts needed on horn wires

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 18,536 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 18,353 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 17,925 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 16,074 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 16,060 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 15,949 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 15,459 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 14,461 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 14,461 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 8,980 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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KP51 VEW is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,476 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 KP51 VEW, 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 24 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 KP51 VEW registered?

KP51 VEW is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is KP51 VEW safe to buy?

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