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OY53 LJL

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Orange Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,349 mi
Last recorded12,349 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 LJL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 12,349 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 12,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 12,006 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 11,855 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 11,434 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 9,744 miles

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

Rear tyre cut

Pass 22 May 2018 9,269 miles

brake light switch on front lever poor connection

Pass 24 May 2017 8,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 8,302 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 6,892 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 4,758 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 2,141 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 1,107 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 721 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 645 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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OY53 LJL is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Orange with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY53 LJL, 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 OY53 LJL registered?

OY53 LJL is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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