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EU05 UKZ

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

38,439 mi
Last recorded38,439 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 UKZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 38,439 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 21,993 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 20,168 miles

Play in Cush drive

Pass 6 Aug 2018 20,039 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 20,025 miles

Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 20,010 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 18,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 18,941 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 17,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 17,401 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 15,659 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 15,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 14,441 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 11,125 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 9,711 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 May 2008 7,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 74,480 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master 865?

Based on 7,204 MOT tests across 588 vehicles.

87.6%
Pass Rate
638
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
588
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 38
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 36
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 25
Headlamp aim too high 15
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EU05 UKZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.0% with a typical mileage of 11,079 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 Master 865 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EU05 UKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master 865 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Master 865 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU05 UKZ registered?

EU05 UKZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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