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SN05 KJZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

21,467 mi
Last recorded21,467 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 KJZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 21,467 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 20,653 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))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 20,653 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 19,746 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,151 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 24 Apr 2021 18,334 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 18,334 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 17,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear drive chain in need of lubricating

Fail 21 Mar 2020 17,313 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 16,385 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 15,567 miles

Nearside oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2018 15,567 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Nearside oil leak

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 27 Jan 2017 14,726 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 14,706 miles

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play poss bottom linkage (2.4.A2a(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 11,969 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 10,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 10,350 miles

REAR FOOTREST HANGERS FITTED INCORECTLY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET FEET ON FRONT FOOTRESTS CORRECTLY AND RESTRICTING OPPERATION OF REAR BRAKE

Fail 26 Sep 2013 10,350 miles

Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

REAR FOOTREST HANGERS FITTED INCORECTLY MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO GET FEET ON FRONT FOOTRESTS CORRECTLY AND RESTRICTING OPPERATION OF REAR BRAKE

Pass 26 Oct 2012 9,860 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 9,860 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 9,270 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 7,757 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 7,742 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 2,483 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 5,743 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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SN05 KJZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SN05 KJZ, 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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SN05 KJZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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