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LJ53 GTZ

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,555 mi
Last recorded8,555 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 GTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 8,555 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 8,184 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 6,913 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 6,911 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 6,875 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 6,875 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 5,431 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 4,937 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 4,322 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 4,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 4,152 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,625 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 GTZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

LJ53 GTZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 GTZ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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