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WA05 DHU

2005 Triumph Speed Four

Black Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

30,252 mi
Last recorded30,252 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Four15,108 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 DHU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 30,252 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 30,244 miles

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

engine management light "on"

Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,262 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 29,218 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Drive chain needs lubricant

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 29,181 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 29,179 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,558 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 19,884 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 19,878 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 15,750 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 13,948 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 10,239 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 10,239 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 6,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 4,359 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 1,672 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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WA05 DHU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four in Black with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WA05 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA05 DHU registered?

WA05 DHU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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