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VO03 FBU

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

37,245 mi
Last recorded37,245 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 FBU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 37,245 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2026 37,236 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

front brake lever has little reserve travel

slight engine oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2025 36,136 miles

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 36,136 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both rear (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases can (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 35,553 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

headlamp beam image deteriorated

Pass 21 Apr 2023 34,886 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 34,198 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear number plate poorly secured

engine management light on

part of rear position lamp not working

Fail 29 Apr 2022 34,198 miles

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning all (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively close to excessive (1.2.1 (f))

Rear number plate poorly secured

engine management light on

part of rear position lamp not working

Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,647 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate smaller than standard

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 33,629 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear registration plate smaller than standard

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 33,062 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 33,062 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 30,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 28,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 28,047 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,443 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 22,443 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 22,409 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,467 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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VO03 FBU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VO03 FBU, 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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VO03 FBU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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