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KW04 NLE

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

42,380 mi
Last recorded42,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 NLE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 42,380 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 42,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 41,828 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 41,828 miles

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

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 41,332 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 40,918 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 40,916 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 39,570 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 37,360 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 35,395 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 32,686 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 32,685 miles

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

Central Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Central Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 30,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 29,914 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))

Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,020 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,952 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 22,137 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 22,137 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 18,821 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,007 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 11,293 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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KW04 NLE is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KW04 NLE, 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 KW04 NLE registered?

KW04 NLE is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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