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OU55 EXB

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,194 mi
Last recorded22,194 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 EXB
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 22,194 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 21,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 20,409 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 19,912 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 19,830 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 19,830 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 17,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 17,378 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 15,436 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2016 15,436 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 12,100 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 10,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 9,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 8,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 8,376 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2010 6,854 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 6,081 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,097 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 EXB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EXB, 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 OU55 EXB registered?

OU55 EXB is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 October 2005.

Is OU55 EXB safe to buy?

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