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VU06 WGM

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

11,804 mi
Last recorded11,804 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 WGM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 11,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 11,526 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 11,276 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 11,065 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 10,879 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 10,491 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 10,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 9,722 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,304 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 9,176 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 9,176 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 8,598 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 8,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 7,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,811 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 7,210 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 6,301 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 5,223 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2009 5,316 miles

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 WGM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue 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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

VU06 WGM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 May 2006.

Is VU06 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU06 WGM 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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