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KT53 FVG

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,792 mi
Last recorded16,792 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FVG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 16,792 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 13 May 2026 16,786 miles

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

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 16,130 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 16,130 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 15,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 15,168 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 15,046 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

left tai lamp not working

Pass 29 May 2020 14,906 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 14,463 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 14,463 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 12,291 miles

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 16 Nov 2017 12,291 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Upper Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

Upper Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Oct 2016 11,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 10,442 miles

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn securing pins worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014
Fail 21 Nov 2014 9,477 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

advise rear tyre has a plug fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2013
Fail 28 Sep 2013 7,689 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 7,669 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 7,546 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 FVG 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 FVG, 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 FVG is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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