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AU16 VBA

2016 Triumph Speed Triple

Grey Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,804 mi
Last recorded14,804 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Speed Triple8,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VBA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 14,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 13,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 13,310 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 11,983 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 10,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 9,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 9,635 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 9,635 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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AU16 VBA is a 2016 Triumph Speed Triple in Grey with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,466 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 AU16 VBA, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AU16 VBA registered?

AU16 VBA is a 2016 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is AU16 VBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 VBA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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