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KP54 LNU

2005 Triumph Speed Master

Black Petrol 790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,294 mi
Last recorded66,294 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master11,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP54 LNU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 66,294 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 65,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 64,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 63,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 62,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2021 62,864 miles

Nearside Front Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 61,018 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 61,018 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 60,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

serious oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2017 57,997 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 55,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 55,406 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,492 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 47,944 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 47,944 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2013 43,938 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,953 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,953 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,696 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 28,696 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 21,302 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 21,302 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,130 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2010 16,976 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 9,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 9,263 miles

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

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

Front Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 2,468 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 LNU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master in Black with a 790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LNU, 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 LNU registered?

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

Is KP54 LNU safe to buy?

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