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LF04 SBV

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,415 mi
Last recorded41,415 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 SBV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 41,415 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2023 41,415 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light front opp (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 41,338 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 41,338 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 40,645 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 40,645 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 36,817 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 34,070 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 33,802 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn slight play in rivets (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 29,816 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 29,816 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 15,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 15,301 miles

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 15,080 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 14,438 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 13,860 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,521 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 10,843 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 9,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 9,126 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 5,701 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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LF04 SBV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF04 SBV, 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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LF04 SBV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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