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VX05 STZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

29,406 mi
Last recorded29,406 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 STZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 29,406 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 29,396 miles

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 3 Jul 2025 29,382 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 29,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 29,359 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 29,359 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 28,029 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2023 28,025 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 25,896 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 25,896 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 24,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 22,340 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 20,950 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 20,950 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 17,968 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 14,201 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 11,333 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10,286 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 9,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 7,916 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 6,705 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 6,590 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 5,779 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 5,779 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 3,917 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 STZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 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 VX05 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

VX05 STZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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