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AY05 DME

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

11,125 mi
Last recorded11,125 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DME
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 11,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 10,243 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 10,228 miles

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 9,922 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 9,922 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 9,859 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 9,859 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 27 May 2015 5,143 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 5,143 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 4,797 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 4,567 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 4,567 miles

Centre Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 1,262 miles

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

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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AY05 DME is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY05 DME, 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 AY05 DME registered?

AY05 DME is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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