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LJ53 FYK

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

28,669 mi
Last recorded28,669 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FYK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 28,669 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 28,628 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 28,628 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,355 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Road spring corroded bottom of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 28,355 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail RUSTY (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ON LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

IGNITION DAMAGED

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened RUSTY (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 25,992 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 25,561 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 25,278 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion Misting on both forks (2.3.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 24,923 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 24,923 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 24,620 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 23,058 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 23,058 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 22,819 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,094 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 21,496 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 19,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 15,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 12,442 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 8,391 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 4,904 miles

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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LJ53 FYK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LJ53 FYK, 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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LJ53 FYK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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