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LJ56 VSA

2006 Triumph Speedmaster

Red Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,150 mi
Last recorded13,150 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speedmaster11,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 VSA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 13,150 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 13,144 miles

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 7,345 miles

front tyre wall cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2013 3,846 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 3,846 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 1,435 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 1,202 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 VSA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster in Red with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VSA, 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.

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What year was LJ56 VSA registered?

LJ56 VSA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is LJ56 VSA safe to buy?

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