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LX05 BCU

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,636 mi
Last recorded4,636 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 BCU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 4,636 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 4,229 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 4,229 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2009 4,035 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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LX05 BCU is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LX05 BCU, 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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How do I check the history of LX05 BCU?

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What year was LX05 BCU registered?

LX05 BCU is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is LX05 BCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX05 BCU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LX05 BCU have outstanding finance?

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