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GX55 KNW

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

11,859 mi
Last recorded11,859 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 KNW
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 11,859 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 10,997 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 10,785 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 9,824 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 9,309 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2021 9,262 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen LED BULBS FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 8,453 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 7,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 7,309 miles

Rear Drive chain excessively loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2018 5,352 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 3,530 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 3,213 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

both headlamp aims set on lower limit .clutch control lever bent .

Pass 25 Mar 2014 2,675 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 2,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 2,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 2,054 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 1,554 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 851 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 4 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 1,943 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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GX55 KNW is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,818 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 GX55 KNW, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GX55 KNW registered?

GX55 KNW is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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