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BU05 OPX

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,159 mi
Last recorded47,159 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OPX
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 47,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 46,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 6 May 2025 46,741 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Handlebar grip insecure to handlebar (2.2.1 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 46,081 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 45,112 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 44,994 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 44,456 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 43,493 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 43,058 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 42,527 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 37,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 37,253 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,411 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 28,500 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 24,048 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 24,048 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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BU05 OPX is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 OPX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BU05 OPX registered?

BU05 OPX is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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