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OY53 VBM

2003 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

16,475 mi
Last recorded16,475 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speedmaster11,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VBM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 16,475 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2025 13,673 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Central notch (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 11,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Apr 2024 11,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 7,138 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Pass 6 Apr 2022 6,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 5,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2020 5,819 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 4,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 3,347 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 May 2017 2,655 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 1,510 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 1,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 1,181 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 1,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 1,054 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 396 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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OY53 VBM is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,470 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY53 VBM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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OY53 VBM is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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