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VN61 GLJ

2011 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,522 mi
Last recorded18,522 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Speed Triple11,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 GLJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Sep 2025 18,522 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 17,401 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 17,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 16,174 miles

Clutch lever shortened (6.2.7 (b))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 14,855 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 13,200 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

cowl fitted over rear seat. rear foot rests not fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2020 10,350 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 7,344 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 5,507 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 2,822 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 2,806 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 2,275 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 GLJ is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,827 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 GLJ, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VN61 GLJ registered?

VN61 GLJ is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 25 November 2011.

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