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VO12 GNU

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

Red Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,501 mi
Last recorded23,501 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO12 GNU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 23,501 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 22,929 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 22,880 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 22,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 21,322 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 20,385 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 20,353 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 20,019 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 19,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 18,255 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 18,255 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 16,639 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 12,343 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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VO12 GNU is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in Red with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VO12 GNU, 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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VO12 GNU is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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