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LJ55 KPV

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

8,250 mi
Last recorded8,250 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KPV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 8,250 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 7,988 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2023 7,370 miles

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

Rear Suspension component likely to fail SIEZED (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2023 7,370 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 7,236 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 6,884 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 6,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 4,746 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 3,064 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 1,422 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 4,834 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2015 3,589 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 2,232 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 1,238 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 12,440 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 12,438 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 12,011 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 10,432 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 8,849 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 8,849 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 7,249 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2009 7,249 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 KPV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LJ55 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

LJ55 KPV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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