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LJ03 WYV

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

34,147 mi
Last recorded34,147 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 WYV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2022 34,147 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 34,142 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 33,848 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 33,838 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 31,737 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))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 30,851 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 30,816 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 29,273 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 26,713 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 26,711 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 22 May 2013 25,419 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 22,222 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 22,222 miles

Drive chain lightly rubbing (6.2.1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,076 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 19,076 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 15,768 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 13,007 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 10,542 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 6,359 miles

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

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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LJ03 WYV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LJ03 WYV, 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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LJ03 WYV is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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