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OU55 AWA

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,805 mi
Last recorded29,805 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 AWA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 29,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 28,426 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 26,897 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 25,873 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021
Pass 29 Jul 2020 39,152 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 24,249 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 24,228 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 24,224 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 24,020 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 23,536 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 19,475 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 19,475 miles

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,220 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2013 15,220 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 12,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,043 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 7,540 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 2,286 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 2,122 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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OU55 AWA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU55 AWA, 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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OU55 AWA is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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