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EU05 WVX

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

29,424 mi
Last recorded29,424 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WVX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 29,424 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 26,196 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 26,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 23,630 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 21,371 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 20,219 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 20,219 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 19,686 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 19,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 14,283 miles

front brake pads near limit

Fail 25 Aug 2010 14,283 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

front brake pads near limit

Fail 21 Aug 2009 8,541 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 8,541 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 4,115 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 WVX is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EU05 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

EU05 WVX is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 June 2005.

Is EU05 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 WVX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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