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VE59 URK

2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

21,006 mi
Last recorded21,006 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 105013,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 URK
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 21,006 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 20,342 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 18,235 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 18,233 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 18,197 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 17,564 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 17,564 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 16,685 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 16,673 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 15,564 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 13,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 13,399 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 10,749 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 7,721 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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VE59 URK is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.1% with a typical mileage of 13,123 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE59 URK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VE59 URK registered?

VE59 URK is a 2009 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 19 December 2009.

Is VE59 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 URK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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