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LJ53 FZR

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,790 mi
Last recorded58,790 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FZR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 58,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 52,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 52,014 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2014 50,943 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 49,473 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Tyre Worn Unevenly.

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 48,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 48,375 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 46,910 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 448,553 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 40,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 40,120 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 31,917 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

clutch cable incorrectly routed.

Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,189 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 FZR is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FZR, 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 FZR registered?

LJ53 FZR is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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