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LJ03 PLF

2003 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

30,780 mi
Last recorded30,780 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speedmaster11,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PLF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 30,780 miles

front tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2022 30,744 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 30,576 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 30,545 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 30,191 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 29,923 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 29,566 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 28,716 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 28,086 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 28,049 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 28,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Aug 2010 24,306 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,306 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 9,465 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 4,795 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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LJ03 PLF is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,470 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 PLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 PLF registered?

LJ03 PLF is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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