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KT53 FCM

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,678 mi
Last recorded35,678 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FCM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2026 35,678 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2023 35,628 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 35,556 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 35,528 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 35,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 35,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 35,221 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 34,875 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 31,564 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 27,495 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 22,772 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 19,503 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 18,163 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 18,163 miles

Rear Brake component is excessively corroded (3.1.5)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,547 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 15,184 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 12,896 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 FCM is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 FCM, 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 FCM registered?

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

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