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LJ03 VAE

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,508 mi
Last recorded34,508 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VAE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 34,508 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 34,464 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 34,464 miles

Headlamp aim too high hi beam staying on when dipping (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 34,417 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 34,417 miles

Headlamp aim too high not dipping (4.1.2 (a))

Throttle operating incorrectly grip insecure (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 34,226 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 34,152 miles

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

Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort both front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 28,215 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 28,010 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 28,010 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 27,683 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 25,208 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 22,108 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 19,423 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 17,950 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 17,256 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 17,256 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2010 16,681 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,236 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 15,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 14,221 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,504 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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LJ03 VAE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 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 LJ03 VAE, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ03 VAE registered?

LJ03 VAE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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