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VX55 NHY

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,710 mi
Last recorded35,710 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 NHY
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 35,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 35,646 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 35,646 miles

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

Rear Brake pedal insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 35,470 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 35,470 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 34,864 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 34,864 miles

Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 34,367 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 31,766 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 29,101 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 27,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 25,528 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 27 May 2016 25,528 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 8 May 2015 24,186 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 22,354 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,104 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 15,875 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 14,009 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 9,094 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,048 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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VX55 NHY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Triple models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 12,818 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 VX55 NHY, 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 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX55 NHY is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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