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AE06 HEJ

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,497 mi
Last recorded53,497 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 HEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 53,497 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

front brake spongy

Fail 12 Jul 2024 53,494 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 53,161 miles

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

front brake leaver feels very soft but still operates effectively

Pass 2 Jul 2022 52,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 50,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2021 50,596 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 44,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 43,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbins very worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 43,008 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate characters incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn bobbins very worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 42,754 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffles (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,248 miles

Exhaust noisy with baffle (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 38,987 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 38,956 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 35,287 miles

front ind slightly obscured

Pass 16 May 2011 31,083 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,908 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,938 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 13,938 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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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AE06 HEJ is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 AE06 HEJ, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 HEJ is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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