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BU05 MHM

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,158 mi
Last recorded17,158 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MHM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 17,158 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 17,066 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 16,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 16,081 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 14,220 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 12,902 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 11,688 miles

Rear rear suspension stiff.

Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,083 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,252 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 8,963 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 8,963 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,427 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 7,807 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 7,479 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 7,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 5,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 3,089 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 3,089 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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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BU05 MHM is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BU05 MHM, 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 BU05 MHM registered?

BU05 MHM is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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