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DA52 YTS

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

37,550 mi
Last recorded37,550 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YTS
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 37,550 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 37,341 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 37,036 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 37,008 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy Large notch to centre steering head bearing (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted Headlamp (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Throttle operating incorrectly Throttle sticking on full lock - Adjusted play throttle cable (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 36,132 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 36,132 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 33,631 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 33,631 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 30,399 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 30,399 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 28,917 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 28,917 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,026 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 20,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 20,640 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 19,099 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 19,083 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 15,619 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 13,206 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 12,586 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,672 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 8,868 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 8,868 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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DA52 YTS is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,960 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 Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA52 YTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DA52 YTS registered?

DA52 YTS is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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