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LW54 OTP

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,132 mi
Last recorded38,132 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW54 OTP
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 38,132 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 38,132 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 37,831 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 37,811 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 37,383 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 37,364 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2023 36,421 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 36,364 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickering slightly along side direction indicators (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 35,308 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 34,818 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 33,597 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 28,981 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 28,981 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 28,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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LW54 OTP is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LW54 OTP, 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 LW54 OTP registered?

LW54 OTP is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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