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WX05 VAU

2005 Triumph Speed Master 865

Black Petrol 865cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

31,722 mi
Last recorded31,722 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Triumph Speed Master 86511,079 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 VAU
MakeTriumph
ModelSpeed Master 865
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine865cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 31,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 21,186 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 20,771 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,411 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 May 2021 20,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 19,875 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 18,255 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 16,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 14,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 14,364 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 11,109 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 11,104 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 8,899 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 8,477 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 7,744 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 6,828 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 5,831 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2010 5,806 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 May 2009 4,745 miles

Front tyre sidewall perished/deteoriated

Fail 11 May 2009 4,742 miles

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

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

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

Front tyre sidewall perished/deteoriated

Pass 16 Apr 2008 3,792 miles

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

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 VAU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865 in Black with a 865cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VAU, 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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WX05 VAU is a 2005 Triumph Speed Master 865, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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