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KT53 FUV

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,592 mi
Last recorded27,592 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FUV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 27,592 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 26,212 miles

Central Front Inner Front tyre has cracks between treads.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 24,723 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 24,555 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 24,520 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour showing green light.white or yellow only (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 22,525 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 22,519 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 May 2018 22,518 miles

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 21,088 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 18,205 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 18,205 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,791 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 17,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,415 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 11,635 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 11,328 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 11,328 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 4,127 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 3,524 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 FUV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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 FUV, 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 FUV registered?

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

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