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BX05 VJK

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

10,444 mi
Last recorded10,444 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VJK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 10,444 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 10,160 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 9,879 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 9,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,957 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 8,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 27 Apr 2020 8,222 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 7,905 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2017 5,928 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 4,339 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 4,217 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 3,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 3,716 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 3,533 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 3,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 3,031 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 2,671 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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BX05 VJK is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 VJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BX05 VJK registered?

BX05 VJK is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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