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YK03 EWB

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

45,534 mi
Last recorded45,534 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 EWB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 45,534 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 44,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 42,809 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 42,809 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2023 41,292 miles

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 41,292 miles

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

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 40,046 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 38,978 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth at 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 38,978 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread Depth at 1.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 36,617 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 36,617 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 35,716 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 35,716 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 May 2018 33,308 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2017 31,856 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 31,856 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2016 30,294 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 30,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 May 2015 28,969 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 28,969 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,868 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 24,072 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 22,517 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 20,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 19,614 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 17,949 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 17,499 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 12,315 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 11,130 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 11,130 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

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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YK03 EWB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 YK03 EWB, 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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YK03 EWB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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