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T6 UMF

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

28,272 mi
Last recorded28,272 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 UMF
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 28,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front clutch lever shortened

Pass 16 Aug 2024 28,213 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 27,497 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 26,977 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 26,977 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 26,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 26,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 26,092 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 26,088 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 25,472 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,523 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,523 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 17,697 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 17,697 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 11,803 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 10,832 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 7,681 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 4,399 miles

unable to fully inspect front forks covers fitted

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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T6 UMF is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T6 UMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T6 UMF is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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