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VX54 DEU

2004 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,072 mi
Last recorded17,072 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Master12,375 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 DEU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 17,072 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 16,982 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,789 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 16,689 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 16,619 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 16,455 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 16,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 15,562 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2017 15,234 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 15,234 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,147 miles

Nearside Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 15,085 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Fail 8 Aug 2013 15,085 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 14,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 14,894 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 13,914 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 10,372 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 7,814 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 6,018 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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VX54 DEU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,375 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 Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX54 DEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX54 DEU registered?

VX54 DEU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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