MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,417 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Drive chain needs lubrication!
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Drive chain needs lubrication!
Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))
Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake locking device insecure Brake pads assembled incorrectly! (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c) DANGEROUS
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear chain needs lubrication!
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrectly fitted (1.1.3b)
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?
Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LG52 VAU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 LG52 VAU, 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 LG52 VAU registered?
LG52 VAU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 February 2003.
Is LG52 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LG52 VAU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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