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LJ55 YCL

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,891 mi
Last recorded14,891 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 YCL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 14,891 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 12,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 15,817 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,333 miles

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,333 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

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

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

Lower Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 14,313 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 13,044 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 13,044 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 11,564 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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LJ55 YCL is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,818 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ55 YCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ55 YCL is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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