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VX53 FOA

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

26,406 mi
Last recorded26,406 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 FOA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 26,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,221 miles

Offside Front brake switch sticking

rear drive chain slack

Pass 1 Jun 2017 26,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 26,005 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 24,957 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 24,040 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute all (1.5.1c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

os foot rest bent

Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,387 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 20,247 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 17,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

rear suspension linkage tight

Pass 14 Jun 2011 12,849 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 12,837 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 12,623 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 12,617 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 10,589 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 10,589 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

chain adjusters incorrectly fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2007 7,955 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 5,618 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

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

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

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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VX53 FOA is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX53 FOA, 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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VX53 FOA is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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