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KR53 YYD

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

42,591 mi
Last recorded42,591 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YYD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 42,591 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 42,014 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 41,596 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 May 2022 40,912 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 40,820 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2021 40,820 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 40,287 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 40,287 miles

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 39,926 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 39,926 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 37,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 36,178 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,090 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 31,154 miles

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 31,154 miles

Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,253 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 26,253 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 20,833 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 14,169 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 9,759 miles

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 Feb 2007 7,965 miles

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

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 YYD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYD, 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 YYD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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