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BX05 VLA

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,679 mi
Last recorded42,679 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VLA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 42,679 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 42,247 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,199 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 41,821 miles

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

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 41,552 miles

o/s riders footrest hanger cracked.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 38,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 32,905 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both discs slight wear in rivets but not effecting braking efficiency (3.2.A1l)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 32,905 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Both discs slight wear in rivets but not effecting braking efficiency (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,616 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 May 2013 30,611 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 30,596 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 May 2012 29,579 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 29,579 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,597 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,605 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,605 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 24,905 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 24,905 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,690 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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BX05 VLA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BX05 VLA, 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 BX05 VLA registered?

BX05 VLA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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