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OU06 EKM

2006 Triumph Speed Four

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

36,604 mi
Last recorded36,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Triumph Speed Four14,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU06 EKM
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Four
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 36,604 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 36,604 miles

Front Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Footrest missing (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 34,532 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2024 32,948 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 32,444 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 31,388 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 25,342 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 19,391 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2018 13,465 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 13,433 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 13,395 miles

both front brake disc bobbins worn

Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 12,883 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 12,742 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 12,742 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 11,979 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 11,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 10,189 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 8,774 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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OU06 EKM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OU06 EKM, 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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What year was OU06 EKM registered?

OU06 EKM is a 2006 Triumph Speed Four, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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