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VX05 BDU

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Yellow Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

29,560 mi
Last recorded29,560 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 BDU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 29,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,435 miles

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 28,482 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 27,562 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 26,757 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 24,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,813 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 May 2017 20,930 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 20,930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 19,376 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 18,142 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 16,980 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 15,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 13,977 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,941 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 10,559 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 10,559 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,256 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 6,912 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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VX05 BDU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Yellow with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 13,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX05 BDU, 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 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VX05 BDU registered?

VX05 BDU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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