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KR53 UBG

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,563 mi
Last recorded30,563 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 UBG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 30,563 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 28,067 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fan wires not connected.

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust reed breath cap not secure/leaking

Nearside Rear Rear hub nut not peened over, advise attention.

Offside Radiator fan holder not sat in lug.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak (cam cover area)

Pass 21 Oct 2024 27,905 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

eml light illuminated

Pass 11 Sep 2023 27,598 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,901 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 26,322 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 25,680 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 24,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 20,636 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 21 May 2016 18,719 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 17,139 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,325 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Tape on headlight(s)

Fail 10 May 2014 14,317 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 11,063 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 11,063 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 9,020 miles

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 1,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 1,694 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 75 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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KR53 UBG is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR53 UBG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KR53 UBG is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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