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LJ55 HPU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

13,127 mi
Last recorded13,127 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HPU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 13,127 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2026 13,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 11,234 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 10,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 10,540 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 9,666 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 9,455 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 9,455 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 8,220 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 7,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 7,161 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 6,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 6,826 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,694 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 4,693 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 4,079 miles

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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LJ55 HPU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 HPU, 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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What year was LJ55 HPU registered?

LJ55 HPU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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