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FJ05 LKZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

28,092 mi
Last recorded28,092 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 LKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 28,092 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 27,600 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 27,600 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 27,010 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 26,975 miles

Direction indicator insecure both rears (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 26,975 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen on both headlights faulty or incorrectly fitted LED bulbs (4.1.2 (a))

Direction indicator insecure both rears (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 26,859 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 26,588 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 26,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 26,287 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 23,390 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 21,504 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 21,489 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 19,497 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 15,674 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 12,099 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 10,676 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 10,158 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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FJ05 LKZ 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 73.7%.

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 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 FJ05 LKZ, 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 FJ05 LKZ registered?

FJ05 LKZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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