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LG59 UGU

2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,523 mi
Last recorded23,523 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 UGU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 23,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 23,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 22,795 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2022 22,186 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 14 May 2022 22,178 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 May 2021 21,991 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 21,983 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 21,828 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 21,828 miles

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

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 21,467 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 21,467 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 19,013 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 15,480 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 13,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 10,318 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 6,900 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 2,473 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2012 2,473 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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LG59 UGU is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 13,123 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG59 UGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LG59 UGU is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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