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BU05 MHY

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,363 mi
Last recorded38,363 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 MHY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 38,363 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 36,452 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 36,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements obscured by lights (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 35,300 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 33,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 31,020 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 31,020 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 27,292 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 27,292 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 22,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 16,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 11,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 10,415 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 10,135 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,987 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 9,810 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 8,364 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 8,361 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 7,766 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 6,146 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 2,877 miles

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 MHY is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

BU05 MHY is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is BU05 MHY safe to buy?

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