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KX53 VCO

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,723 mi
Last recorded19,723 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX53 VCO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 19,097 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 16,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 12,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 12,345 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 12,345 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 10,483 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 10,339 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,926 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 8,587 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 8,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2012 7,569 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,010 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 6,989 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 6,989 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 6,784 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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KX53 VCO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KX53 VCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX53 VCO registered?

KX53 VCO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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