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LJ05 ONF

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

28,951 mi
Last recorded28,951 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 ONF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 28,951 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 28,748 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 27,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 26,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 26,087 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil R/H FORK SEAL (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 25,854 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 25,008 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 23,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 21,815 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 18,680 miles

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 18,680 miles

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

Handlebar mounting slightly deteriorated (2.1.1d)

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

Registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 17,015 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Left hand handlebar mount creaking

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 16,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 16,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,670 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 12,670 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 10,904 miles

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

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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LJ05 ONF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 LJ05 ONF, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 ONF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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