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VK10 BYX

2010 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,599 mi
Last recorded19,599 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Triumph Speed Triple11,471 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 BYX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 19,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 19,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 May 2025 19,340 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 18,860 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 18,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 18,529 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 18,529 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 16,951 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 16,951 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 15,853 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 15,853 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 15,103 miles

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

headset bearings slightly notchy

Pass 11 Jul 2017 14,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 13,287 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 12,489 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 16 May 2014 12,122 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 11,258 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 11,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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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VK10 BYX is a 2010 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.0% with a typical mileage of 11,471 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 VK10 BYX, 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 16 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK10 BYX registered?

VK10 BYX is a 2010 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 17 April 2010.

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