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GX05 HNE

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

15,971 mi
Last recorded15,971 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 HNE
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 15,971 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 15,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 15,771 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 15,770 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 15,770 miles

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 15,461 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 15,327 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2019 15,004 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 May 2019 15,004 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 14,725 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 14,725 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 13,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 13,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 13,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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 28 Feb 2014 13,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 12,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 12,522 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 10,642 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 7,340 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 1,473 miles

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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GX05 HNE is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GX05 HNE, 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.

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GX05 HNE is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 4 June 2005.

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