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KR53 YYV

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

14,840 mi
Last recorded14,840 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR53 YYV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 14,840 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 14,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 13,949 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 13,914 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 13,776 miles

Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2019 12,595 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 12,592 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 11,030 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 11,030 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 11,030 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 10,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 10,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2014 10,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 9,945 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 9,735 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 9,654 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 9,298 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 9,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 9,020 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 1,932 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 1,932 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 YYV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR53 YYV registered?

KR53 YYV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is KR53 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR53 YYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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