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VX53 VRM

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

15,924 mi
Last recorded15,924 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 VRM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 15,924 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 15,334 miles

Front BRAKE LEVER HAS EXTRA TRAVEL BEFORE BRAKES ENGAGE.

Pass 13 Feb 2024 14,692 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2024 14,692 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 13,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,592 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,653 miles

Offside Rear rear pads getting low

Pass 10 Feb 2018 8,031 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 7,863 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 7,772 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 7,661 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 7,504 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 7,284 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 7,269 miles

Offside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 7,239 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 6,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 5,935 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 5,780 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 5,470 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,066 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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VX53 VRM is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX53 VRM, 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 VX53 VRM registered?

VX53 VRM is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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