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OU05 AEG

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,423 mi
Last recorded29,423 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AEG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 29,423 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 27,631 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 26,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 25,860 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 25,852 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 24,537 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 22,198 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,489 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,867 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose wear on cushdrive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 58,867 miles

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly loose wear on cushdrive rubbers (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 55,674 miles

n/s headlamp inop.

Pass 27 Aug 2016 54,137 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 54,057 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,038 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 51,634 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 50,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2012 50,925 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 46,851 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 46,851 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 40,235 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 40,235 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,974 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 14,953 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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OU05 AEG is a 2005 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 78.3%.

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 OU05 AEG, 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 OU05 AEG registered?

OU05 AEG is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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