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OY53 VAV

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

27,013 mi
Last recorded27,013 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VAV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 27,013 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 26,974 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,775 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 24,462 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 21,336 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 19,249 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 15,280 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 11,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 8,623 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 7,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,160 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 6,160 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2008 4,103 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 2,840 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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OY53 VAV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 OY53 VAV, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OY53 VAV is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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