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KW04 NLX

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,367 mi
Last recorded36,367 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW04 NLX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 36,367 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 35,414 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 35,414 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 34,885 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 34,376 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 34,045 miles

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

Front Front brake feels soft

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 33,364 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 33,364 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 32,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 32,859 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached mounting bracket (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2017 30,569 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 23,825 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 23,825 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 23,724 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 22,861 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 21,251 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 19,998 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 19,953 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 17,878 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 17,848 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2008 16,144 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 15,425 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 NLX is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NLX, 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 NLX registered?

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

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