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OU05 KGP

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,427 mi
Last recorded23,427 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 23,427 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 23,296 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 23,031 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 22,018 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively on rivets (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 21,744 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 21,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 20,844 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 20,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 18,886 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 16,841 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 15,854 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 15,036 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 12,171 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 9,710 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 May 2010 6,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 3,733 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 3,733 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 17 May 2008 1,517 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 KGP is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

OU05 KGP is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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