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VX05 BDE

2005 Triumph Speedmaster

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,817 mi
Last recorded33,817 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speedmaster10,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BDE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeedmaster
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 33,817 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 33,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 32,469 miles

Drive chain sprocket slightly loose rear cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear mud guard seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2023 32,418 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Throttle operating incorrectly not closing on right hand down (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively rear cush drive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear mud guard corroded very weak. and seat mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 32,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 31,871 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 31,851 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 31,154 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 30,641 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 30,434 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 29,381 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 27,390 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 24,261 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 20,714 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 20,714 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,275 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 13,460 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,275 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Triumph Speedmaster?

Based on 12,407 MOT tests across 1,030 vehicles.

87.8%
Pass Rate
657
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
1,030
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 65
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 61
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 58
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 32
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VX05 BDE is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speedmaster models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 10,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Speedmaster fails its MOT is exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 BDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speedmaster typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speedmaster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VX05 BDE is a 2005 Triumph Speedmaster, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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