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YJ03 YHT

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

41,896 mi
Last recorded41,896 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YHT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 41,896 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 41,124 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 40,389 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 40,363 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 39,844 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 39,155 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 35,953 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 35,953 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 33,418 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,751 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 27,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,801 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 24,137 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,670 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,571 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 17,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 11 May 2007 15,287 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 12,276 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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YJ03 YHT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YJ03 YHT, 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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YJ03 YHT is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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