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KT53 FBA

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

17,754 mi
Last recorded17,754 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FBA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 17,754 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain guide worn through to the swingarm. Worn through/cut mudguard bracket

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Floating rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 16,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Slight movement in front brake disc mountings

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 16,936 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight movement in front brake disc mountings

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 16,225 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 16,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 15,624 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 15,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 13,442 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 12,428 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 11,799 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 10,678 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 10,507 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,226 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 10,023 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 9,244 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 9,244 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Front Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 7,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 7,513 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 5,677 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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KT53 FBA is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT53 FBA, 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 22 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 KT53 FBA registered?

KT53 FBA is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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