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OU04 FRJ

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,389 mi
Last recorded20,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 FRJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 20,389 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 18,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

brake fluid dirty

oil leak on sump

skight free plat in front brake leaver

Pass 11 May 2012 18,486 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

brake fluid dirty

oil leak on sump

skight free plat in front brake leaver

Pass 8 Apr 2011 16,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 16,791 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Offside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 16,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 14,008 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 11,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 8,532 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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OU04 FRJ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU04 FRJ, 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 OU04 FRJ registered?

OU04 FRJ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 6 March 2004.

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