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KT53 FCJ

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,744 mi
Last recorded38,744 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FCJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 38,744 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 37,764 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 37,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2022 36,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 35,870 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 34,883 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 34,233 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 33,252 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 32,443 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 30,472 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 28,141 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,226 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 25,181 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 22,694 miles

drive chain slightly loose

engine management light on

front indicators slightly obscured - more that 50% visible

no markings on exhaust - on merit

Pass 18 Mar 2011 18,641 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 16,043 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 14,834 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 13,346 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 11,842 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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KT53 FCJ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KT53 FCJ, 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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What year was KT53 FCJ registered?

KT53 FCJ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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