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LJ54 UHC

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,670 mi
Last recorded23,670 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 UHC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 23,670 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,790 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 22,785 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 21,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 21,105 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 20,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 19,279 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,108 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 18,666 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 18,666 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 16,911 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2015 16,848 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2014 14,673 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 14,648 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 10,805 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 10,198 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 10,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,402 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 6,521 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 6,513 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 6,513 miles

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

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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LJ54 UHC is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 LJ54 UHC, 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 21 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 LJ54 UHC registered?

LJ54 UHC is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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