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YX53 DLE

2003 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

34,400 mi
Last recorded34,400 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Master11,960 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 DLE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 34,400 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 33,732 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 32,260 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 30,715 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 29,438 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 27,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 27,114 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 25,538 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,053 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 21,223 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 18,513 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 18,250 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 18,241 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 18,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 17,228 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,104 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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YX53 DLE 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 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX53 DLE, 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 YX53 DLE registered?

YX53 DLE is a 2003 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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