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VU06 HMC

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

22,117 mi
Last recorded22,117 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 HMC
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 22,117 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 22,117 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating broken mount (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear sticking on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside mirror insecure

Front Mudguard insecure ()

clutch leaver pivot worn

Pass 25 Jun 2021 22,687 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 22,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp AFFECTED BY THE INDICATOR (4.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FLOATING DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,839 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 21,839 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 16,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 15,953 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 15,953 miles

Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 13,904 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 13,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2015 11,892 miles

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

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

extra rear indicators fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,990 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 10,614 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 9,732 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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VU06 HMC is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 HMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU06 HMC is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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