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GX05 FVN

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

57,233 mi
Last recorded57,233 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 FVN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 57,233 miles

Chain guard missing

neutral tell tail light missing

Fail 6 May 2026 57,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Chain guard missing

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned must be central (4.8.2 (a) (i))

neutral tell tail light missing

Pass 24 Apr 2024 56,595 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 56,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 55,900 miles

Rear Brake component slightly loose rear brake hose not supported and close to chain (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 54,474 miles

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

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

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

fuel tank filler drain blocked

Fail 5 Nov 2020 54,470 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre

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

fuel tank filler cap drain blocked

Pass 23 Apr 2019 50,801 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 46,153 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 46,153 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 41,538 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2016 34,502 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 34,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 24,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,808 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 3,931 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 10,753 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 10,120 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 9,221 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 6,290 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 May 2008 6,155 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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GX05 FVN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GX05 FVN, 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 GX05 FVN registered?

GX05 FVN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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