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VX03 CEY

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

21,123 mi
Last recorded21,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 CEY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 21,123 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 21,123 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 21,046 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 170/80/15 avon venom x (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 20,901 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 20,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 20,793 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 20,793 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,109 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 20,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 19,782 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 19,351 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 18,071 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,035 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 16,035 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 13,756 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,056 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 8,192 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 6,676 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 6,643 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 5,347 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 4,097 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 1,895 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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VX03 CEY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX03 CEY, 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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VX03 CEY is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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