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SM12 HMD

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,829 mi
Last recorded24,829 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 HMD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 24,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 21,571 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 21,140 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 20,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2023 20,696 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 20,413 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 20,407 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play at handlebar mount rubbers

Pass 15 May 2021 18,278 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 18,263 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2020 17,511 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 16,965 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 16,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2019 16,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 14,343 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 14,343 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 3,543 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 3,192 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 3,031 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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SM12 HMD is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 11,228 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 SM12 HMD, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SM12 HMD is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 July 2012.

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