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HF06 EBC

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,388 mi
Last recorded28,388 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 EBC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 28,388 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 28,388 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Front Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 27,771 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 26,896 miles

Chain guard missing ()

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s fork has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 26,189 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 26,174 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Brake caliper insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 25,888 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 24,994 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 23,882 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 23,882 miles

Rear suspension movement is excessively stiff (2.4.A.3b)

chain dry on inside links , possibly turn up / re angle scot oiler

rear shock slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 22,229 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 19,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

front forks squeak on depression - seem to damp ok.

Fail 22 Mar 2016 19,453 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

front forks squeak on depression - seem to damp ok.

Pass 24 Mar 2015 16,643 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 16,643 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 14,016 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 11,574 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 8,914 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 6,083 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 3,515 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 1,691 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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HF06 EBC is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 HF06 EBC, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HF06 EBC is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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