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NK55 EWV

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,092 mi
Last recorded40,092 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK55 EWV
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 40,092 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 40,092 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 25,976 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front brake anti-rattle springs missing

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,933 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 25,795 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 25,523 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2022 25,523 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear reflector damaged but function not impaired (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 23,343 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 23,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 20,835 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 20,156 miles

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

rear huger (mud guard) missing

Fail 24 Oct 2018 20,132 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle goes up as steering moved (6.2.7 (a) (i))

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

rear huger (mud guard) missing

Pass 15 Jun 2017 18,672 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 18,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 18,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,219 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 16,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 13,562 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,736 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 6,987 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 5,929 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 5,929 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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NK55 EWV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,818 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 NK55 EWV, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK55 EWV is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 February 2006.

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