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OY53 UZU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

20,264 mi
Last recorded20,264 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UZU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 20,264 miles

Front brake fluid lvel low

some pitting on forks

Pass 14 Dec 2022 19,176 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit pads appprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a))

Front Upper fork legs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2021 18,049 miles

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

Front fork legs pitted

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 17,762 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fork dust seal corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2019 16,767 miles

Forks slightly corroded stantions (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 16,204 miles

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 16,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened stantions (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 15,168 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 13,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,412 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 10,774 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 10,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 8,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 7,709 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 6,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,275 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 4,730 miles

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

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 UZU 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 88.9%.

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 UZU, 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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OY53 UZU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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