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OU54 ARZ

2004 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

156,003 mi
Last recorded156,003 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Master12,375 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU54 ARZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 156,003 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 152,030 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2024 151,987 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Swing arm bearing worn out. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 144,849 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 144,849 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,950 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 125,804 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement swing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 118,051 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2017 115,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 3,269 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 92,243 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 81,149 miles

Only one tail bulb working

Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,686 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 73,683 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 64,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 54,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

headlight beam pattern unusual

Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,486 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 45,406 miles

Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 30,640 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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OU54 ARZ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,375 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 Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU54 ARZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was OU54 ARZ registered?

OU54 ARZ is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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