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WX05 SYJ

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

30,304 mi
Last recorded30,304 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 SYJ
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 30,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 30,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 29,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 28,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 27,351 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 26,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2022 26,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working bulb removed as sidecar fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working bulb removed as sidecar fitted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 25,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 25,304 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 25,005 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 23,963 miles

Offside Wheel bearing has slight play Sidecar (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 22,087 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 20,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 18,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 18,876 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Sidecar wheel bearings have excessive free play (5.2.3c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 17,236 miles

Sidecar wheel bearings are slightly rough (5.2.3d)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 15,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,434 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 15,210 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 13,315 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 20 May 2011 13,315 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 10,778 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 9,646 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 9,646 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 3 May 2008 7,401 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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WX05 SYJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WX05 SYJ, 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 WX05 SYJ registered?

WX05 SYJ is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 14 May 2005.

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