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VU61 UCM

2011 Triumph Speed Triple

White Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

33,229 mi
Last recorded33,229 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2011 Triumph Speed Triple11,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU61 UCM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 33,229 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 33,218 miles

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

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 32,915 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 31,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 30,436 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 29,207 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 25,816 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 25,811 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 21,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 21,917 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,489 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 12,400 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,675 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 9,173 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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VU61 UCM is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple in White with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2011 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 11,827 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 VU61 UCM, 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 15 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU61 UCM registered?

VU61 UCM is a 2011 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 September 2011.

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