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WA04 BWG

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

35,563 mi
Last recorded35,563 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 BWG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 35,563 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 35,551 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 35,176 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 33,828 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,565 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 33,565 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 33,303 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,248 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 32,750 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 32,162 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 30,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,650 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 28,599 miles

Clutch lever bent so it cannot be readily operated. (6.2.1g)

Handlebar deformed (2.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering control fouling between components which interferes with the free movement of the steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 23,962 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 23,962 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,419 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 4,280 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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WA04 BWG is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 15,547 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 WA04 BWG, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA04 BWG is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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