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MW03 JTU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

28,593 mi
Last recorded28,593 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 JTU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 28,593 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 26,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 25,361 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 25,305 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,273 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 22,395 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 22,395 miles

Brake fluid reservoir insecurely mounted (3.2.B1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,364 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 22,360 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 20,531 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 18,342 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 18,328 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Jan 2012 13,920 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 13,920 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 13,589 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 13,581 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,842 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 12,842 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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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MW03 JTU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MW03 JTU, 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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MW03 JTU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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