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T12 DCN

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,598 mi
Last recorded13,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT12 DCN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 13,598 miles

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

Direction indicator insecure Both nearside (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 13,443 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2024 13,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 12,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 12,615 miles

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2022 12,615 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Steering operation impeded by a fairing (2.1.4 (e))

Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear shock linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 12,493 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 12,286 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 11,794 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 11,374 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,932 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 10,932 miles

Fairing so located that it is likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Front Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 10,613 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 15,298 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 11,980 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 11,980 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 10,618 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 10,296 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 8,465 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 8,465 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 6,867 miles

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

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

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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T12 DCN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T12 DCN, 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 T12 DCN registered?

T12 DCN is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is T12 DCN safe to buy?

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