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LJ55 HNU

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,550 mi
Last recorded21,550 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 HNU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,550 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 21,523 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 21,274 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 21,188 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 21,033 miles

main beam warning light not working

Fail 2 May 2017 21,033 miles

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp flashing (1.2.2c)

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

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 27 Apr 2016 20,807 miles

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 22 Apr 2015 20,086 miles

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

main beam warning light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2014 19,140 miles

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 2 Apr 2013 18,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 18,497 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 16,861 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,306 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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LJ55 HNU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ55 HNU, 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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LJ55 HNU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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