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VU06 LVA

2006 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

25,086 mi
Last recorded25,086 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speedmaster11,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 LVA
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 25,086 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 24,771 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 24,451 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 23,991 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 22,613 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 21,750 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 21,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,631 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 May 2016 20,982 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 19,858 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 19,035 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 18,092 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 17,475 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 May 2012 17,475 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 15,796 miles

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

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

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

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Fail 10 May 2011 15,795 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Rear Drive chain sprocket slightly worn (6.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 12,488 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 12,414 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2009 10,726 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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VU06 LVA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,418 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 Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 LVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VU06 LVA registered?

VU06 LVA is a 2006 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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