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T6 BLC

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

12,646 mi
Last recorded12,646 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 BLC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 12,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 12,342 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 11,003 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 11,003 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated from leaking fork (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated from leaking fork (1.1.13 (b))

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm .30mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm .98mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2020 10,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned reflector stuck on number plate (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 8,984 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 8,984 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 8,618 miles

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 8,342 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 7,408 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 7,408 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,194 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 6,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 6,500 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,106 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 5,106 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 1,492 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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T6 BLC is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 T6 BLC, 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 T6 BLC registered?

T6 BLC is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is T6 BLC safe to buy?

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