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VU06 TWE

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,247 mi
Last recorded26,247 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 TWE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 26,247 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 24,696 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,615 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 May 2021 24,615 miles

Drive chain excessively tight (6.1.7 (k) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working When using front brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 24,513 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,193 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 23,311 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 23,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 23,207 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,064 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 19,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,694 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 TWE is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 20 May 2006.

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