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LJ56 GGV

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

25,498 mi
Last recorded25,498 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GGV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 25,498 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 18,984 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bolt missing out of oil cooler

Fail 29 Jul 2023 18,984 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

bolt missing out of oil cooler

Rear Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 17,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 17,790 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 17,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 May 2019 17,455 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid below minimum mark low level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 15,716 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 15,568 miles

rear tyre flat in the centre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 15,076 miles

loud can

rear tyre getting low

Pass 21 Mar 2015 12,699 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 11,852 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2013 11,623 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 11,603 miles

Front Brake pipe likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 11,418 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 10,738 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 9,289 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2009 9,226 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

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

rear suspension slightly stiff

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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LJ56 GGV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LJ56 GGV, 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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LJ56 GGV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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