MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,508 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS
Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?
Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is LJ03 VAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ03 VAE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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