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LK03 YRY

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

31,471 mi
Last recorded31,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,471 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 29,857 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2024 28,042 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 27,374 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 25,656 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 25,656 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 23,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Forks slightly corroded Rust spots but not leaking (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,788 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 23,769 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 23,760 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Offside Rear Footrest missing will not fold down (6.2.1a)

Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 30 Oct 2015 23,363 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 18,419 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 15,735 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 15,735 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 14,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 10,836 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 9,614 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 9,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,971 miles

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

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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LK03 YRY 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 78.9%.

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 LK03 YRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK03 YRY registered?

LK03 YRY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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