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AY05 DTV

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

16,062 mi
Last recorded16,062 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 DTV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 16,062 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 15,783 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 15,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar grip loose (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected grip loose (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2023 15,261 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 15,234 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 12,442 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 11,013 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2019 10,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 10,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 7,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 5,720 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 4,468 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 4,443 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 4,339 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 4,270 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 3,932 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 3,399 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 2,847 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 2,819 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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AY05 DTV is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY05 DTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY05 DTV registered?

AY05 DTV is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 21 April 2005.

Is AY05 DTV safe to buy?

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