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B6 DRY

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests43 (34 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate79.1%

Mileage

109,287 mi
Last recorded109,287 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 DRY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

34 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,287 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 109,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 5,713 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 5,711 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 5,694 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 5,659 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 105,249 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess Centre hand bake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 5,648 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,947 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,604 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 100,603 miles

Advise grometing a couple of holes where cables run through, customer has been shown

Fail 14 Mar 2019 100,603 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Suspect leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Advise grometing a couple of holes where cables run through, customer has been shown

Pass 29 Jun 2018 5,498 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 5,439 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 96,224 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 96,219 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2017 5,465 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 5,465 miles

Motorcycle structure adversely modified pillion seat strap missing. (6.1.1b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 84,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 5,409 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2016 5,409 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle incorrectly positioned (1.4.2d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 83,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,294 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 79,525 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,450 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 4,998 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,589 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 62,585 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 4,804 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,114 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 4,455 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,143 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,474 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 38,869 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 1,823 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 1,823 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,306 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 30,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2008 832 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,768 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 21,034 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,652 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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B6 DRY is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.1%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B6 DRY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B6 DRY is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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