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OU05 AZB

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Orange Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

28,882 mi
Last recorded28,882 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 AZB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 28,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 May 2023 28,533 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 27,810 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 27,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,891 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 26,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,364 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 24,364 miles

Front Front position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Central Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 19,738 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 18,993 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,169 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 3,090 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 3,090 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 10,135 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 10,135 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 10,014 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 10,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

oil on front tyre from fork seal

Pass 6 Apr 2009 9,437 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 8,664 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 AZB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Orange with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU05 AZB registered?

OU05 AZB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OU05 AZB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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