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CX55 BPU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,188 mi
Last recorded15,188 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 15,188 miles

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

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

Front brake fluid dark

Fail 5 Mar 2025 15,169 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play hub bearing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake fluid colour is dark

Rear nail in tyre and is deflating

Pass 25 Jan 2024 14,855 miles

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brake fluid dark

rear brake fluid near minimum level

Fail 20 Jan 2024 14,845 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear play in 3 way linkage

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

Offside Front brake fluid colour is dark

Offside Rear brake fluid level close to low

Pass 5 Aug 2022 14,047 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 13,928 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 13,825 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 13,537 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 11,725 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 9,844 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 6,691 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 4,468 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 16,817 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 16,817 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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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CX55 BPU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CX55 BPU, 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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What year was CX55 BPU registered?

CX55 BPU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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