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VU06 WGY

2006 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

8,300 mi
Last recorded8,300 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,702 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU06 WGY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 8,300 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 8,300 miles

Suspension arm has an unsafe modification Rear lower Linkage Seized not returning (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 8,149 miles

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

Rear Suspension Slightly Stiff

Pass 28 Mar 2023 8,138 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 8,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 7,937 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 7,675 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 7,049 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 5,844 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 4,253 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 3,976 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 2,946 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 322 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 14,248 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 14,248 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 8,987 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 8,966 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 4,320 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 2,231 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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VU06 WGY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black 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 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 10,702 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU06 WGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VU06 WGY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 24 April 2006.

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