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FN53 BZK

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

47,147 mi
Last recorded47,147 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 BZK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2023 47,147 miles

Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort Front has over 35 kg of run out. Can be felt on road test (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Handlebar deformed but serviceable Slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 47,118 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure hanger broken (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush at frame joint (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc fractured cracked (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective chipped (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear position lamp only 50%

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

n/s seat unit plastics slightly loose

Pass 25 Jun 2021 45,345 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 45,067 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 45,067 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 3 May 2019 45,063 miles

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

Rear Brake component inadequately mounted REAR BTAKE CALIPER MOUNTING BOLT MISSING. (1.1.21 (c))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2016 44,456 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 44,171 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SOFT IN OPERATION.

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 44,153 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 34,004 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 33,643 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 33,643 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 23,470 miles

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

front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Nov 2008 15,153 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 15,153 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 11,170 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,170 miles

Centre Rear Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 7,397 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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FN53 BZK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FN53 BZK, 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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FN53 BZK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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