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WA03 BYR

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,037 mi
Last recorded26,037 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 BYR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 26,037 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 26,014 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 24,386 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,020 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))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 21,377 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 18,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 16,519 miles

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

Front Fairing insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Fail 21 May 2008 14,933 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Pass 21 May 2008 14,933 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 14,910 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 17 May 2007 9,587 miles

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 9,587 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 9,425 miles

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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WA03 BYR is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WA03 BYR, 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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What year was WA03 BYR registered?

WA03 BYR is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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