MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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REAR BRAKE SWITCH COULD DO WITH ADJUSTMENT
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))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
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)
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)
Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?
Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.
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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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