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CX55 BWW

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

43,380 mi
Last recorded43,380 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 BWW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 43,380 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 43,380 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 May 2025 43,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 42,935 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 42,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 42,520 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 42,106 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 42,093 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 40,548 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2019 40,527 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,033 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 38,032 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 34,745 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,256 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 21,953 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 17,451 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 17,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 13,955 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 10,794 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,762 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 10,569 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 10,158 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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CX55 BWW is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CX55 BWW, 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 CX55 BWW registered?

CX55 BWW is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is CX55 BWW safe to buy?

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