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KT53 FBU

2004 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

26,077 mi
Last recorded26,077 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Triumph Speed Four14,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT53 FBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2004
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 26,077 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 24,762 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 24,502 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 23,853 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 23,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,772 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 22,517 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 22,322 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 22,123 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2014 21,784 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 20,650 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 19,150 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 17,726 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 17,726 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 15,873 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,070 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,034 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 8,020 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 3,260 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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KT53 FBU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 KT53 FBU, 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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KT53 FBU is a 2004 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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