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YY52 TYF

2003 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,795 mi
Last recorded30,795 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Triumph Speed Four15,153 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 TYF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 30,795 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 30,224 miles

REAR BRAKE SWITCH COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT

Fail 22 Aug 2023 30,214 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps does not illuminate number plate due to position. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Drive chain excessively tight, so that it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (k) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Chain guard missing ()

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 28,203 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 26,340 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 26,340 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 24,605 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2018 24,245 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 24,245 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 31 May 2016 22,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 31 May 2016 22,105 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 16 May 2015 21,082 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 21,081 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 May 2014 19,540 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 19,540 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 23 Jul 2012 15,605 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 13,357 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 10,407 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 6,686 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 6,686 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 7 May 2008 2,533 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 7 May 2008 2,533 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 2,489 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 2,139 miles

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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YY52 TYF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY52 TYF, 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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YY52 TYF is a 2003 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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