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KP51 VFD

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,617 mi
Last recorded25,617 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 VFD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 25,617 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 25,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 25,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 24,652 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 24,505 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 24,403 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 24,388 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 24,388 miles

Brake hose fouling o/s lock stop refit (3.2.B3b)

Headlamp aim too low adjust (1.6)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 24,167 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 24,166 miles

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 21,935 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 21,928 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 17,449 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2007 12,846 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 25 May 2007 12,846 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 May 2006 7,408 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 VFD is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

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

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