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WA04 VLU

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

15,461 mi
Last recorded15,461 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 VLU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 15,461 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 13,589 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 11,295 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Aug 2023 11,295 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 8,666 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,663 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 8,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 8,525 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 8,386 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 8,118 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 7,576 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 7,563 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 7,553 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 7,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 7,176 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 7,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

front brake hoses slightley tight with suspension extended

Pass 24 May 2010 6,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 5,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 4,613 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 4,613 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 11 May 2007 4,322 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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WA04 VLU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WA04 VLU, 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.

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What year was WA04 VLU registered?

WA04 VLU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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