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EU06 XGR

2006 Triumph Speed Triple

Blue Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

29,450 mi
Last recorded29,450 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Triple12,818 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU06 XGR
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 29,450 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 29,169 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect stiff/slow on return (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 28,298 miles

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 28,251 miles

Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (6.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 28,215 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is inoperative EXCESIVELY STIFF IN OPERATION, NOT RETURING FROM COMPRESSION. (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 25,462 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 20,488 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 19,998 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 19,900 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Footrest missing both (6.2.12 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 19,503 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 19,494 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 19,385 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,385 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 16,765 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 13,355 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 13,355 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 9,119 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,107 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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EU06 XGR is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple in Blue with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EU06 XGR, 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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EU06 XGR is a 2006 Triumph Speed Triple, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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