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GV09 VCG

2009 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,214 mi
Last recorded8,214 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speed Triple11,810 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 VCG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 8,214 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 8,095 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 8,016 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 7,664 miles

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

rear brake lightly binding

Pass 24 Jun 2022 7,574 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 6,875 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 6,206 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 5,388 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 4,822 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 4,677 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 4,677 miles

Rear Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement Number plate to small (6.3.4g)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 3,649 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 2,799 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 2,008 miles

passenger footrests and seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Jul 2012 1,835 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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GV09 VCG is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 11,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV09 VCG, 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 17 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GV09 VCG registered?

GV09 VCG is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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