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VU06 TZY

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,360 mi
Last recorded32,360 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 TZY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 32,360 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 31,050 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 29,665 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 28,870 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 28,870 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive chain worn to excess (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 27,462 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2021 27,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 26,312 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 25,428 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 24,519 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 23,308 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,319 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 16,925 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 13,743 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 13,732 miles

Footrest missing (6.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 11,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 9,409 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 3,898 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,750 miles

clutch lever clamp wrong way up

o/s front footrest slightly short

Fail 8 Dec 2009 2,750 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

clutch lever clamp wrong way up

o/s front footrest slightly short

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 TZY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TZY, 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 TZY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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