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WX04 FBB

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

35,706 mi
Last recorded35,706 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 FBB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 35,706 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2023 35,706 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working Fitted new one ! (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 34,992 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 34,992 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 34,307 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 34,307 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,433 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 32,433 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,647 miles

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 13 May 2011 30,647 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Front Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Offside Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,014 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 28,131 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 24,251 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 24,251 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 May 2007 19,922 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 19,922 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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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WX04 FBB is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX04 FBB, 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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WX04 FBB is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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