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VN61 GKY

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,534 mi
Last recorded17,534 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GKY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 17,534 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

offside low beam headlamp not working

Pass 13 Jun 2025 17,003 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 17,003 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 16,261 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 15,220 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 14,774 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 13,756 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 13,636 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 13,241 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 12,395 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 10,287 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 7,399 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 5,713 miles

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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VN61 GKY is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN61 GKY, 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 VN61 GKY registered?

VN61 GKY is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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The MOT history for VN61 GKY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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