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MH05 KMU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,617 mi
Last recorded36,617 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 KMU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2024 36,617 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2024 36,617 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 32,701 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 24,870 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 24,870 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn brake discs has excessive movement side to side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Position lamp switch slightly loose (4.2.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,279 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 23,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 23,209 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 19,536 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 15,670 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 15,670 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 11,968 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 11,968 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 9,252 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 6,253 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 6,253 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 6,080 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 6,074 miles

Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 5,821 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 5,413 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 5,119 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 4,922 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 4,922 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple?

Based on 90,583 MOT tests across 8,756 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
772
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
8,756
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 724
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 359
reflector on motorcycle missing 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 269
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 237
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MH05 KMU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 13,399 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 Speed Triple fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 724 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MH05 KMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MH05 KMU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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