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EU05 XYB

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,689 mi
Last recorded25,689 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 25,689 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 25,348 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 24,967 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 24,584 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 24,071 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 23,535 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 23,535 miles

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

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Drive chain so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 22,950 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. cracked (7.1.1.c)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 22,950 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))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated. cracked (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 22,388 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 22,388 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 20,855 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 20,005 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 18,992 miles

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 14,616 miles

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 14,616 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 10,171 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))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 10,171 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))

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 6,009 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 6,009 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 XYB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XYB, 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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EU05 XYB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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