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VX05 JTU

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Blue Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

8,842 mi
Last recorded8,842 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 JTU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 8,842 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated Front brake pads contaminated with fork oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 8,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 8,192 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 8,180 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 8,009 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 7,980 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 6,908 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 6,908 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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VX05 JTU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Blue with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,108 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX05 JTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VX05 JTU registered?

VX05 JTU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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