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KP54 LMJ

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

18,244 mi
Last recorded18,244 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 LMJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 18,244 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 16,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Steering slightly stiff in movement

Pass 30 Aug 2023 15,873 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 15,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 14,493 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 14,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 14,022 miles

Steering headbearing in such a condition that steering control is adversely affected (2.2.2 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 13,455 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 13,455 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 May 2017 12,506 miles

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 12,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,461 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 10,457 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 9,600 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 8,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 6,460 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 6,460 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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KP54 LMJ is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 LMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP54 LMJ registered?

KP54 LMJ is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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