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LX05 FSU

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,017 mi
Last recorded39,017 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 FSU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 39,017 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 38,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2022 38,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Offside Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 38,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 36,353 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 36,353 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 33,756 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 31,763 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2017 31,756 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 27,011 miles

Front front tire side wall perished.

Rear number plate cracked.

Pass 23 Mar 2015 24,139 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 21,499 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 21,484 miles

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.3.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 16,975 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 16,953 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 15,415 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 15,385 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

right side caliper worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 14,461 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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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LX05 FSU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LX05 FSU, 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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What year was LX05 FSU registered?

LX05 FSU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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