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YB03 MKU

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

13,681 mi
Last recorded13,681 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB03 MKU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 13,681 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre perished

Fail 21 Oct 2025 13,681 miles

Rear Tyre perished

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2024 13,434 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules UNION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively PLAY IN CUSH DRIVE RUBBER (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 13,434 miles

Front Brake excessively binding ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (f))

Throttle operating incorrectly STICKING ON FULL LOCK (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules UNION (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively PLAY IN CUSH DRIVE RUBBER (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 13,125 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Front Mudguard insecure DAMAGED ()

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake ROLLER TEST (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 12,764 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 12,453 miles

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

rear sprocket drive rubbers worn.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 10,342 miles

Registration plate slightly loose held on with tie wrap , secure at time of test (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 6,484 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 6,325 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 6,070 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 5,564 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 5,412 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 5,376 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 5,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 5,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 4,951 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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YB03 MKU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB03 MKU, 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 YB03 MKU registered?

YB03 MKU is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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