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WA53 OBW

2004 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,154 mi
Last recorded29,154 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Triple15,547 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 OBW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 29,154 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 26,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,311 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 23,511 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 22,391 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 20,589 miles

Rear Tyre has split/cut across centre of tread

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 20,536 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 20,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2016 20,241 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 19,495 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 19,720 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 18,630 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,090 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2009 15,518 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 12,849 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 9,891 miles

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

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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WA53 OBW is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA53 OBW, 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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What year was WA53 OBW registered?

WA53 OBW is a 2004 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 February 2004.

Is WA53 OBW safe to buy?

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