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LF06 MGU

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,725 mi
Last recorded31,725 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 MGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 May 2024 31,725 miles

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2022 30,218 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 29,172 miles
Pass 5 May 2018

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,360 miles

bolt missing from rear wheel hugger , hugger moves but is secure.

throttle cables would benefit from slightly more free play.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 26,981 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2015 26,646 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 24,774 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 24,326 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 19,235 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 16,564 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated but stll readable

Pass 12 Feb 2010 13,217 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 9,726 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 9,726 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)

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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LF06 MGU is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LF06 MGU, 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 LF06 MGU registered?

LF06 MGU is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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