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VU03 YTB

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,261 mi
Last recorded20,261 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU03 YTB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 20,261 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 20,228 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2015 20,205 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 20,205 miles

Rear Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,202 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 20,199 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 19,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,733 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 17,363 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,768 miles

Numberplate replaced prior to test,and maybe fitted in incorrect position.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 11,680 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 10,924 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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VU03 YTB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VU03 YTB, 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 VU03 YTB registered?

VU03 YTB is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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