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LJ53 FZK

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

12,375 mi
Last recorded12,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FZK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 12,375 miles

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2026 12,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 12,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 12,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 12,028 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 11,529 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 11,517 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 10,316 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,608 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 FZK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LJ53 FZK, 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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What year was LJ53 FZK registered?

LJ53 FZK is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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