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LJ55 VYY

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

21,739 mi
Last recorded21,739 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 VYY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 21,739 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 21,739 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 19,057 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 19,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 18,942 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 16,352 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 16,308 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 10,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 10,703 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 2,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 2,715 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,649 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 2,642 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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LJ55 VYY is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 VYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ55 VYY registered?

LJ55 VYY is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is LJ55 VYY safe to buy?

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