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R17 RWL

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

15,872 mi
Last recorded15,872 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 RWL
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 15,872 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,297 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 14,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 12,562 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 12,545 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 5,013 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 4,906 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 4,470 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 3,303 miles

Nearside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2013 2,977 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 2,621 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 2,507 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 2,197 miles

Gear lever pivot worn.

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 1,979 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 984 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 978 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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R17 RWL 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 R17 RWL, 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 R17 RWL registered?

R17 RWL is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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