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YX04 EBD

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,537 mi
Last recorded33,537 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX04 EBD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2025 33,537 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 33,475 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 32,457 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 30,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 29,181 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 27,079 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 27,078 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp not working from foot brake (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,873 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 25,872 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 25,748 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 23,754 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,397 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 13,067 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,203 miles

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 11,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,447 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 11,333 miles

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 10,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 9,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 6,776 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 6,441 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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YX04 EBD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YX04 EBD, 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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YX04 EBD is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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