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CN05 BJU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

14,532 mi
Last recorded14,532 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 BJU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 14,532 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 14,514 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 14,514 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 13,368 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 13,368 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 11,981 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing uneven. (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 11,434 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 11,212 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 10,895 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 10,426 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 9,746 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 9,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 9,188 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 8,850 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2013 8,630 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 7,989 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,124 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,592 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 5,592 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2009 5,592 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 1,040 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 1,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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CN05 BJU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CN05 BJU, 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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CN05 BJU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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