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LX53 DTZ

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

33,890 mi
Last recorded33,890 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 DTZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 33,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 30,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 27,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 24,196 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,459 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2011 17,637 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2011 17,637 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,450 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 13,841 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 13,823 miles

Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 12,854 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,389 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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LX53 DTZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LX53 DTZ, 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 LX53 DTZ registered?

LX53 DTZ is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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