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KT53 FVE

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

36,720 mi
Last recorded36,720 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FVE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 36,720 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2025 36,720 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 36,383 miles

Nearside Front Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 36,251 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 34,585 miles

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 34,585 miles

Front Brake component insecure brake fluid reservoir bracket almost broken off (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front forks (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy aftermarket silencer fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Rear brake pedal clicks and creaks when applied

Pass 11 Aug 2022 34,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both h/bar grips loose. can not fall off

Fail 11 Aug 2022 34,455 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

both h/bar grips loose. can not fall off

Pass 26 Oct 2020 33,920 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 33,920 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 32,869 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 31,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 31,301 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 30,544 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,096 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 26,459 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 25,672 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 25,672 miles

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

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 18,859 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,447 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 16,291 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 13,037 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 FVE is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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