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LJ53 ASX

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,763 mi
Last recorded15,763 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 ASX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 15,763 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 15,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 14,412 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 12,079 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 11,856 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 10,685 miles

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 10,685 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY IN OPERATION.

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 10,360 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

FRONT BRAKE LEVER ACTION IS SLIGHTLY SPONGY.

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 9,008 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 9,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 7,834 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 6,616 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 6,616 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2012 5,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 5,058 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 4,754 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 4,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 4,648 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 4,415 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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LJ53 ASX 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 84.2%.

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 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 LJ53 ASX, 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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LJ53 ASX is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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