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LJ03 GTF

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

23,791 mi
Last recorded23,791 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GTF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 23,791 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2024 21,861 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,819 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,719 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 21,686 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 21,656 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 21,263 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 21,022 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 18,215 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 17,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 21,130 miles

front brake reserve travel poor

Pass 27 Jun 2012 15,256 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 15,256 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 13,771 miles

front brake travel poor

rear tyre valve poor

Pass 5 May 2010 12,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 10,065 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 8,276 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 5,595 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,989 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 4,989 miles

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

Nearside Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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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LJ03 GTF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ03 GTF, 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 LJ03 GTF registered?

LJ03 GTF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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