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SF53 DCO

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Blue Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,959 mi
Last recorded16,959 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 DCO
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 16,959 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 15,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 14,273 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 13,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 12,154 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 12,154 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 May 2020 11,337 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 10,302 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2018 8,799 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 6,972 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))

Pass 9 May 2015 3,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 2,858 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 2,824 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 254 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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SF53 DCO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Blue with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2003 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.3% with a typical mileage of 11,960 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speed Master fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF53 DCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SF53 DCO registered?

SF53 DCO is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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