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KP54 LKJ

2005 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

24,886 mi
Last recorded24,886 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master11,563 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 LKJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 24,886 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 23,643 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 22,038 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 22,024 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 19,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose heat sheald (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 19,971 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose heat sheald (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 May 2022 19,969 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,935 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2019 19,935 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 19,489 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 19,159 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 19,159 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 17,064 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 16,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 16,128 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 16,082 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 11 Aug 2011 14,446 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 13,256 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 10,632 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 8,431 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Master?

Based on 3,811 MOT tests across 256 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
648
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
256
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 28
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 18
Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording 17
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 13
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KP54 LKJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Master models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.1% with a typical mileage of 11,563 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 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KP54 LKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Master typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Master is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KP54 LKJ registered?

KP54 LKJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master, first registered on 23 February 2005.

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