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MX53 KGZ

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

32,769 mi
Last recorded32,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 KGZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 32,769 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 31,571 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 30,621 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 30,172 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 30,172 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,895 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 May 2015 29,619 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 28,052 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 22,878 miles

1Low Beam Not Working

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 22,878 miles

1Low Beam Not Working

Pass 23 Sep 2011 20,218 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 20,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,779 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 15,411 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,608 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,786 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 8,181 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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MX53 KGZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MX53 KGZ, 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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What year was MX53 KGZ registered?

MX53 KGZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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