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AU05 CVA

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

42,369 mi
Last recorded42,369 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 CVA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 42,369 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

passenger footrests not fitted at time of test.

rear brake fluid reservoir has fluid near low level.

Pass 1 May 2024 42,145 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

passenger footrests missing at time of test.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 41,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 41,350 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 40,318 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 40,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 39,041 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2021 39,041 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 38,897 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 37,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 34,361 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 34,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 2,968 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 29,678 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 25,748 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 20,824 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,521 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2011 9,686 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 9,686 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 7,641 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 6,396 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 6,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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AU05 CVA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 13,399 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 Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU05 CVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU05 CVA registered?

AU05 CVA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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