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NK05 HXR

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,298 mi
Last recorded22,298 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 22,298 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2026 22,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 21,573 miles

Nearside Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 20,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 20,093 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 18,600 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 17,773 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 16,133 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 15,014 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 14,839 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 14,617 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,092 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 13,180 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 13,180 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 11,458 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 8,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2012 8,597 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 5,139 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2010 1,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 27 May 2010 1,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 HXR is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXR, 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 HXR registered?

NK05 HXR is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 5 July 2005.

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