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LJ53 SKZ

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Silver Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

17,108 mi
Last recorded17,108 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 SKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 17,108 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 15,216 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 15,179 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 14,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 14,029 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 12,949 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 12,569 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 12,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 10,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 10,462 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 9,343 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 9,343 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 7,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,776 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2010 5,812 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 4,227 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 4,227 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 3,287 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2008 3,287 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Fail 3 Mar 2007 2,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 2,385 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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 SKZ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Silver with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 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 SKZ, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ53 SKZ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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