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WA53 OKT

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

27,090 mi
Last recorded27,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 OKT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 27,090 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 27,090 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 24,657 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 24,657 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,271 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,271 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 19,521 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 19,521 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 14,230 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 14,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 9,265 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 9,042 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 8,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 8,587 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 7,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2008 7,730 miles

Fairings so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 3,576 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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WA53 OKT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 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 WA53 OKT, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WA53 OKT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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