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YN53 JZO

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,112 mi
Last recorded35,112 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 JZO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 35,112 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 35,041 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2023 35,041 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Pillion seat with a defective supporting structure Dual seat fitted - with no rear foot rests. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2022 32,749 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 31,117 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 31,110 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls stop lamp n/w front or rear. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 May 2020 26,800 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Throttle cable on the end of its adjustment.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 24,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 23,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 23,979 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,492 miles

Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted slight fluctuation of front brakes (3.2.A1m)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 22,334 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 25Kg (3.3.A1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose Spring link fitted at time of test (6.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 19,126 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 17,648 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,232 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 15,397 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,265 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 11,486 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 11,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 10,416 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 8,968 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 8,968 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 7,333 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2007 7,333 miles

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

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

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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YN53 JZO is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2004 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 14,662 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 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 YN53 JZO, 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 22 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YN53 JZO is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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