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LX04 MKV

2004 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

14,151 mi
Last recorded14,151 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speedmaster10,471 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 MKV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 14,151 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 13,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 13,256 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 11,907 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 11,468 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 11,449 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 11,258 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 11,258 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 11,180 miles

Front Lower Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 11,038 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 11,006 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 10,984 miles

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 10,904 miles

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

rear tyre perished on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2012 10,615 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2012 10,603 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 10,420 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 9,730 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,845 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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LX04 MKV is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 10,471 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX04 MKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX04 MKV is a 2004 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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