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LX06 BFM

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Multi-colour Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,719 mi
Last recorded6,719 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 BFM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 6,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 May 2022 6,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 48,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

clutch cable starting to fray.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 48,320 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

clutch cable damage

Pass 20 Sep 2019 48,240 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 48,081 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,734 miles

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

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

clutch pivot bolt worn/loose

side stand pivot worn

Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 26,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 25,603 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 24,635 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,372 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 18,974 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 17,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,232 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 15,458 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 12,132 miles

How Reliable is the Triumph Speed Four?

Based on 10,305 MOT tests across 819 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
831
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
819
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 154
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 83
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 75
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 66
Drive chain excessively loose 52
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LX06 BFM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Multi-colour with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2006 Triumph Speed Four models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 14,188 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 Four fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 154 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LX06 BFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Speed Four typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Triumph Speed Four is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LX06 BFM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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