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DX05 BZV

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

26,724 mi
Last recorded26,724 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 BZV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2021 26,724 miles

Offside Front Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 26,047 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 25,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 23,715 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

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

only one of two rear side light bulbs operating

rear suspension operation slightly stiff

Pass 14 Feb 2015 21,114 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 20,814 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 20,814 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,667 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 20,667 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 18,765 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,765 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 15,286 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 15,253 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

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

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

clutch cable outer rubbed-through close to radiator

Pass 22 Mar 2010 11,989 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 11,989 miles

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

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

one rear light bulb is out

Pass 16 Mar 2009 8,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 3,844 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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DX05 BZV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DX05 BZV, 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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DX05 BZV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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