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LJ04 VCF

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

24,056 mi
Last recorded24,056 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VCF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 24,056 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 23,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 23,513 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 22,969 miles

Central Front Slight pitting on front forks

Central Front Slow puncture in front tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2020 22,426 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 22,338 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 22,015 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 22,015 miles

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

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has slight corrosion (2.3.8)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 21,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 12 Sep 2009 21,604 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 May 2008 18,977 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 8 May 2008 18,930 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.3)

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

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 15,996 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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LJ04 VCF is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 LJ04 VCF, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ04 VCF is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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