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BX05 VHV

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,915 mi
Last recorded19,915 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VHV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2022 19,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 19,891 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 19,815 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 19,731 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,676 miles

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

Front slight play floating disc mountings

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 17,378 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s disc has slight play in floating mountings

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 17,378 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s disc has slight play in floating mountings

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 16,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

slight play in floating front brake disc mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2014 13,579 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,629 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 11,629 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 10,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 2,781 miles

Front brake lever travel

Rear No plate a bit small

Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,638 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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BX05 VHV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 VHV, 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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BX05 VHV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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