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NK05 EBG

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,009 mi
Last recorded22,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 EBG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 22,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 21,341 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 20,225 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 20,208 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Upper Shock absorber bolt tight but moves in frame.

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 19,345 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2023 19,345 miles

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 18,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,280 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 16,096 miles

Front brake lever long travel but effective

Offside headlamp not working properly - bad earth possibly

Pass 6 Nov 2018 14,770 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 14,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 14,165 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 14,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2016 13,516 miles

Centre Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2015 12,548 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 11,503 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 10,632 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 9,897 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 8,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2011 8,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 7,901 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,791 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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NK05 EBG is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NK05 EBG, 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 NK05 EBG registered?

NK05 EBG is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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