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VX05 TBZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

30,201 mi
Last recorded30,201 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple13,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 30,201 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2024 30,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 30,142 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 30,091 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 29,776 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 29,378 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2018 8,206 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 7,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 7,836 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 7,582 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 7,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 6,742 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 5,616 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 5,616 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2011 4,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 2,047 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 1,813 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 TBZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

VX05 TBZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for VX05 TBZ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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