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OU05 AXG

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

15,614 mi
Last recorded15,614 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AXG
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 15,614 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly not returning (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar throttle grip insecure (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2025 14,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 14,878 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 14,711 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 14,711 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 13,362 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 13,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2017 11,719 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 11,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 10,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 9,966 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 9,281 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 9,281 miles

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

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 8,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 8,308 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 8,306 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,487 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 7,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,071 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,851 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 5,836 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 5,836 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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OU05 AXG is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU05 AXG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OU05 AXG registered?

OU05 AXG is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 AXG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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