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BU05 MJJ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

26,821 mi
Last recorded26,821 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 26,821 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 26,776 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 26,766 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 26,604 miles

rear tyre on legal limit.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 25,707 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 25,704 miles

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

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2018 24,571 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 24,345 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,778 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 21,966 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 20,218 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 19,107 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 17,779 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 15,745 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 13,209 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 10,478 miles

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

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 MJJ 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 BU05 MJJ, 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 MJJ registered?

BU05 MJJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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