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MX53 NCE

2003 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

38,581 mi
Last recorded38,581 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Triple16,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 NCE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc
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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 38,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 38,565 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2022 38,549 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 38,205 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 38,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 38,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 37,473 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 36,076 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 35,471 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 34,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 28,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,386 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 17,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 11,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 4,952 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 4,466 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 4,298 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 4,154 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 4,035 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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MX53 NCE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 16,286 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 NCE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MX53 NCE registered?

MX53 NCE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 September 2003.

Is MX53 NCE safe to buy?

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