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VU12 KPZ

2012 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,287 mi
Last recorded12,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Triumph Speed Triple11,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 12,287 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 10,248 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 9,023 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 7,857 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 6,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 6,476 miles

Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 5,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 5,761 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 5,652 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 5,652 miles

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

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

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 KPZ is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KPZ, 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 KPZ registered?

VU12 KPZ is a 2012 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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