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EU05 GKD

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

38,048 mi
Last recorded38,048 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 GKD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 38,048 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 38,036 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 37,912 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 37,245 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 37,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 35,133 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 33,846 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 29,609 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 27,817 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,208 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 5 May 2015 25,230 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 24,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 22,205 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,376 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,490 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,856 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 13,856 miles

Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 8,820 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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EU05 GKD is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU05 GKD, 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 EU05 GKD registered?

EU05 GKD is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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