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OU03 KXY

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

30,940 mi
Last recorded30,940 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 KXY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 30,940 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 29,637 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 26,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 25,584 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,621 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 23,962 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 23,926 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Upper switch gear loose on handle bar.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 23,572 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 24 Mar 2018 23,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 22,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 22,513 miles

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 20,660 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2013 17,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2012 16,434 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 16,250 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 15,823 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 15,779 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,779 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 14,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 12,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 1 Apr 2006 10,931 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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OU03 KXY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 OU03 KXY, 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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OU03 KXY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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