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DX05 HMU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

23,236 mi
Last recorded23,236 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 HMU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 23,236 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,777 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 21,435 miles

Offside Front ball end missing brake lever

Fail 11 Sep 2023 21,435 miles

Offside Front ball end missing brake lever

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2022 20,297 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 19,043 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 19,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing at down pipes. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar L/h and R/h grips loose on bars. (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear shock corroded.

Pass 6 Feb 2018 15,880 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 12,700 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 9,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013

Rear Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 9,228 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 9,011 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

HANDLEBARS SLIGHTLY TWISTED ON FIXING OF TOP YOKE

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,838 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

engine needs to run for elecs to work correctly

Pass 31 Jul 2008 5,236 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 231,503 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 231,503 miles

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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DX05 HMU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DX05 HMU, 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 DX05 HMU registered?

DX05 HMU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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