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LJ56 GKA

2006 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,946 mi
Last recorded13,946 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speedmaster11,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 GKA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 13,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 13,889 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 12,669 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 12,177 miles

Left steering stop damaged an bars touching tank on lock

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,760 miles

backrest bolt missing

rear outer brake pad wearing thin

Pass 13 Jul 2018 11,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 10,713 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,967 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 8,967 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 7,789 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 7,057 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 5,687 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 5,687 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 3,618 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 733 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 392 miles

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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LJ56 GKA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,418 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 LJ56 GKA, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ56 GKA registered?

LJ56 GKA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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