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AY05 HCA

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,440 mi
Last recorded31,440 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 HCA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 31,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 28,205 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 26,672 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 26,653 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 25,192 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 25,187 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 23,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 23,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 22,303 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,298 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 20,589 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 20,124 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 18,917 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 2,067 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 13,172 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 10,914 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2008 10,901 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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 HCA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 HCA registered?

AY05 HCA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 HCA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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