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VU66 JGZ

2016 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

16,269 mi
Last recorded16,269 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2016 Triumph Speed Triple8,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU66 JGZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 16,269 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 16,269 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel damaged but not to excess (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 13,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 8,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 8,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 7,683 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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VU66 JGZ is a 2016 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.8% with a typical mileage of 8,466 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 VU66 JGZ, 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 10 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU66 JGZ registered?

VU66 JGZ is a 2016 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 24 November 2016.

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The MOT history for VU66 JGZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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