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FX05 MBV

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,505 mi
Last recorded15,505 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 MBV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 15,505 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 15,500 miles

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

indicators flashing fast

Pass 12 May 2016 12,871 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 12,826 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 11,797 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 8,907 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 8,901 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2013 7,739 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 7,368 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 6,834 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 5,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 5,672 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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FX05 MBV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX05 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FX05 MBV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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