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OU05 GNN

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,835 mi
Last recorded40,835 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 40,835 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 39,894 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 38,978 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 36,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 36,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 35,649 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 35,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 33,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 33,129 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,051 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 31,049 miles

Stop lamp not working from handlebar lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released from pedal switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2018 29,362 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 29,362 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 27,571 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,129 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 25,128 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 23,113 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 20,051 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 15,933 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2012 12,596 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 12,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,266 miles
Pass 31 May 2009 10,226 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 9,111 miles

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 GNN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GNN, 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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OU05 GNN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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