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VU06 WEA

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

20,039 mi
Last recorded20,039 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 20,039 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 20,020 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2024 19,110 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 19,094 miles

Rear Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned Indicator Not Far Enough Apart (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 17,541 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 17,265 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 16,867 miles

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 30 Aug 2019 16,711 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 15,650 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 14,176 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 12,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Offside Rear Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Pass 2 May 2015 12,911 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 11,661 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 10,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 9,990 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 7,206 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 2,617 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 2,199 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 2,199 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 WEA 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 73.7%.

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 WEA, 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.

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What year was VU06 WEA registered?

VU06 WEA is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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