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YJ03 YKN

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,337 mi
Last recorded11,337 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YKN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 11,337 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2025 11,337 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 11,334 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 11,307 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 11,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 11,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 11,297 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 11,294 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 11,291 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 10,745 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 10,696 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,421 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 10,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 9,688 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 9,417 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 8,986 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 8,143 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 6,944 miles

Both Front Floating Discs have foward to rear motion freeplay..

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,944 miles

Both Front Floating Discs have foward to rear motion freeplay..

Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 5,653 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 3,811 miles

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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YJ03 YKN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,153 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJ03 YKN, 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 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YJ03 YKN is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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