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VU12 KNN

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

22,283 mi
Last recorded22,283 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 KNN
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 22,283 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 22,283 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 21,149 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 19,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 18,529 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 17,393 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 15,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 15,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 14,997 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 14,728 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 14,616 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,783 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 12,316 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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VU12 KNN is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.2% with a typical mileage of 11,228 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 VU12 KNN, 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 14 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU12 KNN registered?

VU12 KNN is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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