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MX05 VAF

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,358 mi
Last recorded36,358 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VAF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 36,358 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 35,387 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 35,387 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 34,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.3mm in places (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear indicator in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,129 miles

Oil leak oil on rear wheel and tyre ()

Fail 24 Jul 2017 33,129 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Oil leak oil on rear wheel and tyre ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 31,518 miles

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

horn audibility poor

slight play in rear hub area

Pass 16 Jul 2015 30,118 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 30,118 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,981 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 21,853 miles

Rear Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 14,806 miles

head bearings sightly tight

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,942 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 10,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 6,251 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,679 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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MX05 VAF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MX05 VAF, 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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What year was MX05 VAF registered?

MX05 VAF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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