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VA12 HYR

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 HYR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 34,751 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 33,091 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2024 31,457 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 May 2023 28,632 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 27,773 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 27,773 miles

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 26,341 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 26,298 miles

Nearside Rear indicator damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2017 25,561 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 25,561 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 20,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 15,363 miles

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

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

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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VA12 HYR is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA12 HYR, 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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What year was VA12 HYR registered?

VA12 HYR is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is VA12 HYR safe to buy?

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