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OU05 TBV

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,345 mi
Last recorded35,345 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 35,345 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 34,588 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 34,248 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 34,049 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 33,728 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 33,177 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 32,211 miles

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

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

FRONT BRAKE LEVER IS APPROACHING RESERVE TRAVEL LIMIT.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 29,105 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 28,965 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 19,023 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 10,897 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 9,681 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 8,138 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 6,815 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 5,090 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 4,731 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 3,875 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 2,893 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 2,651 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 TBV 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 TBV, 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 TBV registered?

OU05 TBV is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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