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OU05 HVL

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

21,195 mi
Last recorded21,195 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 21,195 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 20,934 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 20,923 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 20,720 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 20,263 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 19,101 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 17,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 16,064 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 14,430 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 12,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 10,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,232 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 8,454 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 6,980 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 6,980 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 5,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 HVL is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVL, 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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What year was OU05 HVL registered?

OU05 HVL is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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