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VU03 ZTP

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,880 mi
Last recorded28,880 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 ZTP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 28,880 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 28,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Silencer bracket missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 28,378 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Single sided wheel bearing will need inspection, cleaning & greasing ? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 28,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Fork oil seal failed (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Single sided wheel bearing will need inspection, cleaning & greasing ? (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 27,435 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 27,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 27,392 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 27,031 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 24,343 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 23,871 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 23,587 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 23,587 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 20,476 miles

o/s headlamp,not illuminating,on dip & main beam

Pass 9 Feb 2011 17,200 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 17,200 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 17,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,298 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 13,455 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 10,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,104 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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VU03 ZTP is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 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 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 VU03 ZTP, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU03 ZTP registered?

VU03 ZTP is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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