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OU05 AEJ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 955I

Yellow Petrol 955cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

27,962 mi
Last recorded27,962 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 955I14,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AEJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 955I
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine955cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 27,962 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy SLIGHTLY NOTCHY. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 27,625 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 27,392 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 26,024 miles

Rear Rear shock got slightly reduced compression damping

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

Fail 14 Oct 2021 26,024 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Rear shock got slightly reduced compression damping

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 25,104 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 24,918 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 24,401 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 24,392 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering operation fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock (2.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 23,525 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 23,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 22,881 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 22,877 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering lock stop ineffective Handle bar switch hits petrol tank on full left lock (2.1.3)

Pass 14 May 2015 22,130 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 22,130 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,519 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 21,510 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 21,339 miles

chain has a tight spot

Pass 7 Jul 2011 20,157 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 15,391 miles

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 15,391 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 14,772 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 14,772 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 955I?

Based on 14,779 MOT tests across 1,024 vehicles.

86.6%
Pass Rate
724
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,024
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 199
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 48
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 45
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OU05 AEJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 955I in Yellow with a 955cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 955I models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.7% with a typical mileage of 14,846 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 955I fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 199 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 AEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 955I typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 955I is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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OU05 AEJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 955I, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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