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OU05 AFF

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

23,644 mi
Last recorded23,644 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AFF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 23,644 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 23,293 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 22,853 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 22,853 miles

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

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 22,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 20,295 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 20,047 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 19,375 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 19,375 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6) DANGEROUS

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 19,372 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 19,372 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 18,740 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 18,723 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2008

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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OU05 AFF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 AFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 AFF registered?

OU05 AFF is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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