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VN12 VMZ

2012 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

15,678 mi
Last recorded15,678 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 105012,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VMZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 15,678 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 13,959 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 12,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 12,388 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2023 12,170 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2023 12,170 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2022 10,477 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2022 10,477 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2021 9,529 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2021 9,529 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 7,999 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 5,898 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 5,470 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 5,470 miles

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

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

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2016 5,064 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 2,504 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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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VN12 VMZ is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.5% with a typical mileage of 12,634 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 VN12 VMZ, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN12 VMZ registered?

VN12 VMZ is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 2 June 2012.

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