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VU06 LUD

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,551 mi
Last recorded15,551 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 LUD
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 15,551 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 15,516 miles

Rear suspension movement stiff.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 15,516 miles

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

Rear suspension movement stiff.

Pass 30 Apr 2022 15,209 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 15,134 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 15,096 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording Both silencers (6.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 15,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 14,792 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 13,554 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,554 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 12,732 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 12,252 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 12,237 miles

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 11,861 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 11,014 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 10,211 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 9,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 7,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 6,218 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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VU06 LUD is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,818 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 VU06 LUD, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU06 LUD registered?

VU06 LUD is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for VU06 LUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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