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FJ05 MPZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

16,633 mi
Last recorded16,633 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 16,633 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 16,633 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 16,600 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2024 16,600 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022
Fail 19 Jul 2022

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 30,535 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 29,971 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 25,655 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 21,061 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 18,711 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 18,060 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 17,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 17,071 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,606 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,087 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 14,730 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 14,719 miles

Centre Rear Upper Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2010 14,614 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 13,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 13,406 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 10,153 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 7,827 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 7,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 MPZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 MPZ, 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 MPZ registered?

FJ05 MPZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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