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WX53 KDU

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Green Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

22,834 mi
Last recorded22,834 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 KDU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 22,834 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 22,834 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 22,310 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2025 22,310 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 21,345 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 21,345 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 20,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 20,897 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 20,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 20,727 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 16,466 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2019 16,466 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 15,184 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 13,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 10,216 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 10,093 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 9,139 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,448 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 8,448 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 7,960 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 7,960 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 7,316 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 6,881 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,209 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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WX53 KDU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Green with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WX53 KDU, 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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What year was WX53 KDU registered?

WX53 KDU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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