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VX04 XER

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,468 mi
Last recorded18,468 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX04 XER
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 18,468 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose hanger broken but exhaust still supported (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 15,566 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 14,862 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,872 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 12,872 miles

Position lamp not working front side light bulb not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 10,961 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 9,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 9,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 9,209 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 8,372 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 8,372 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)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2007 6,105 miles

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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VX04 XER is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 VX04 XER, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX04 XER registered?

VX04 XER is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is VX04 XER safe to buy?

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