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KP51 VFB

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,317 mi
Last recorded38,317 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VFB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,317 miles

front brake lever has slight travel

Pass 31 Mar 2015 37,198 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 37,198 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,806 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 34,806 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,205 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,205 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 27,735 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 27,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 27,735 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 27,735 miles

Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 25,354 miles

Offside Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 22,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 22,847 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 1,994 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 16,560 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 VFB is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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