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LJ05 HUZ

2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050

Black Petrol 1050cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,476 mi
Last recorded54,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 105010,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 HUZ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Triple 1050
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,050cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 54,476 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 54,426 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 54,424 miles

Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2023 53,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 53,440 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Rear Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy head bearings self centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 52,700 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy self centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 52,700 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy self centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,125 miles

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 49,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 48,540 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 48,530 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 47,604 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,651 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014
Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,551 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 32,362 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 8 Sep 2012 32,362 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.2.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 24,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,203 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 14,260 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 12,978 miles

Offside Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 12,978 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 11,578 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 11,578 miles

Rear Exhaust markings indicating not for road use or similar wording (7.1.4)

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Triple 1050?

Based on 7,322 MOT tests across 729 vehicles.

87.3%
Pass Rate
788
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
729
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 55
reflector on motorcycle missing 33
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 15
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LJ05 HUZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 in Black with a 1,050cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 10,958 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 1050 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 55 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 HUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Triple 1050 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Triumph Speed Triple 1050 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LJ05 HUZ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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