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LF05 BBJ

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

21,937 mi
Last recorded21,937 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 BBJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2014 21,937 miles

Fuel tank corroded but not excessively ! near filler cap

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 21,937 miles

Fuel tank corroded but not excessively ! near filler cap

Nearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 20,385 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,968 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,968 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 18,581 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

oil on o/s tyre wall

Pass 14 Apr 2010 14,986 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 14,938 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 12,389 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

headlamp cracked but not effecting beam

Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,389 miles

headlamp cracked but not effecting beam

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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LF05 BBJ is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LF05 BBJ, 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 LF05 BBJ registered?

LF05 BBJ is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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