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PL05 NFU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

12,521 mi
Last recorded12,521 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL05 NFU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 12,521 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2025 12,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel and very stiff pedal to make work (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect getting stuck in travel (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front lever indicating excessive wear or maladjustment

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 12,473 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake stiff operation. to make brake performance

Pass 16 Aug 2021 12,055 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 10,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 10,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 8,492 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 7,929 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 7,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 7,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 6,687 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 6,042 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 5,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 4,517 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 4,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 2,998 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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PL05 NFU 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 87.5%.

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 PL05 NFU, 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 PL05 NFU registered?

PL05 NFU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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