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DX05 KVF

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

37,152 mi
Last recorded37,152 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 KVF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 37,152 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2026 37,152 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 37,036 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 36,499 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 29,473 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 29,117 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 28,965 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

suspect rear shock poor damping

Pass 4 Feb 2020 28,274 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 27,706 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 27,706 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 24,056 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 20,669 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 20,383 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 20,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Motorcycle structure slightly distorted rear seat fram off est (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2015 17,170 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 13,844 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 13,844 miles

Rear mono-shock pivot seized (2.4.B.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 7,974 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 7,974 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 2,618 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 2,618 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))

Pass 7 Oct 2010 2,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 1,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 902 miles

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 KVF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KVF, 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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DX05 KVF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 May 2005.

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