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OE03 DEU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Green Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,108 mi
Last recorded53,108 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 DEU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 53,108 miles

Oil mist over nearside of engine indicating possible leak, Drive chain very dry

Fail 9 Dec 2025 53,047 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil mist over nearside of engine indicating possible leak, Drive chain very dry

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 44,263 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 44,056 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 44,056 miles

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

Drive chain worn to excess Tight spots in the links (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 43,561 miles

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,898 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 40,230 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

LEFT MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 40,230 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

LEFT MIRROR GLASS BROKEN

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 35,709 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 35,709 miles

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 30,489 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 28,738 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 23,966 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,966 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,449 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,452 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 15,685 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 13,908 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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OE03 DEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Green with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE03 DEU, 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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OE03 DEU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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