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WX53 YDW

2003 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,140 mi
Last recorded21,140 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speedmaster11,470 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 YDW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 21,140 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,991 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 20,796 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 19,947 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 18,711 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 11,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 11,913 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 11,325 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 10,174 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 10,174 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,337 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 8,507 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 5,773 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 5,743 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 2,678 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 2,206 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 1,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 1,040 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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WX53 YDW is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.6% with a typical mileage of 11,470 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX53 YDW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX53 YDW registered?

WX53 YDW is a 2003 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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