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LX55 BVM

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,898 mi
Last recorded5,898 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 BVM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 5,898 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2025 5,898 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 5,156 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 5,061 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 4,898 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 4,898 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 3,960 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 3,349 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 3,349 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2017 2,626 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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LX55 BVM is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX55 BVM, 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 LX55 BVM registered?

LX55 BVM is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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