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BU05 ORL

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,490 mi
Last recorded17,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ORL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 17,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 17,490 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 14,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 18 May 2018 14,098 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2017 12,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 11,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 11,662 miles

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

Brake pedal is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal is inoperative (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

oil on rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 9,542 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 5,221 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 2,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,450 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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BU05 ORL is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 ORL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 ORL registered?

BU05 ORL is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is BU05 ORL safe to buy?

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