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FD12 VLV

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,189 mi
Last recorded27,189 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 VLV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 27,189 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 25,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2024 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 23,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 23,644 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 22,588 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 20,994 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 19,236 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 18,784 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 17,010 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 15,966 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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FD12 VLV is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 11,228 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 FD12 VLV, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD12 VLV registered?

FD12 VLV is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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