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OY52 WBP

2002 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,728 mi
Last recorded26,728 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Triumph Speed Four18,476 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 WBP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 26,728 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 26,728 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2026 26,726 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2025 26,360 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 26,117 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 25,818 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 25,818 miles

Central Rear Inner Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling wheel alignment out adjusted to correct (2.4 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 23,286 miles

Front Brake cylinder travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 23,058 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 22,792 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 21,985 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,727 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 20,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 20,026 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 15,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 14,114 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 12,528 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 11,175 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 14 May 2009 9,712 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 7,686 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 6,417 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 4,247 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 4,247 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 4,223 miles

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

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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OY52 WBP is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 18,476 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 OY52 WBP, 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 24 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OY52 WBP is a 2002 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 11 December 2002.

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