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MX06 RTV

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Yellow Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

35,069 mi
Last recorded35,069 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 RTV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 35,069 miles

Rear suspension creaking

Pass 6 Jun 2024 35,067 miles

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

Rear suspension creaking

Pass 22 Aug 2022 34,977 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2022 34,784 miles

Front front forks have signs of pitting but not excessive

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,286 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 31,227 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 28,707 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 24,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 21,847 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 20,073 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 17,999 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 17,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 17,999 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 17,924 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 17,924 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2013 17,837 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 17,744 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 17,744 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 13,830 miles

One tail lamp bulb out.

Pass 11 Dec 2010 9,586 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 9,223 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 9,223 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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MX06 RTV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Yellow with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX06 RTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MX06 RTV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 18 May 2006.

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