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LX53 LYK

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,804 mi
Last recorded71,804 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 LYK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 71,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

headlamp deflector fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2016 41,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel control 1 (3.1.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (3.2.B1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,468 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 21,324 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 18,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 17,996 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 14,927 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 12,999 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 12,999 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 10,688 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 8,833 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 5,801 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 May 2008 5,801 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 1,513 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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LX53 LYK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LX53 LYK, 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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What year was LX53 LYK registered?

LX53 LYK is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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