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BX56 VLT

2006 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,400 mi
Last recorded17,400 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speedmaster11,418 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 VLT
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 17,400 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyre has a plug

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 17,400 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake component insecure brake pad pin locking device (1.1.21 (c))

Front Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyre has a plug

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 16,564 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 15,429 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 14,446 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake fluid below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 13,021 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 13,021 miles

Central Front Upper Rear reflector missing rear reflector missing - added new reflector as necessary (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust clamp from down pipe to muffler loose, and rubbing on drive chain causing slight leak of gasses - have tightened to secure and clear from chain (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,007 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 12,494 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 11,539 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 11,539 miles

Rear wheel spindle loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 10,873 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 10,873 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,786 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 10,404 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 9,470 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 8,382 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 7,494 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 6,225 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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BX56 VLT is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,418 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 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 BX56 VLT, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX56 VLT is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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