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2005 Triumph Speed Four MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Speed Four models manufactured in 2005, based on 663 real MOT test results.

79.9%
Pass Rate
20.1%
Fail Rate
663
Total Tests
17,059
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

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2005 Triumph Speed Four MOT Analysis

The 2005 Triumph Speed Four has an MOT pass rate of 79.9% based on 663 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,059 miles on the odometer. With a 20.1% failure rate, the 2005 Speed Four is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Triumph Speed Four is Motorcycle structure and attachments, responsible for 0.3% of failures. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs range from £100–400. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) is the second most common issue at 0.2%. Motorcycle steering follows at 0.2%.

Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Speed Four page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle structure and attachments 0.3%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 0.2%
Motorcycle steering 0.2%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Structure And Attachments0.3%2
2Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)0.2%1
3Motorcycle Steering0.2%1
4Motorcycle Suspension0.2%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 17,059 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle structure and attachments0.18% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.09% per 10K miMotorcycle steering0.09% per 10K miMotorcycle suspension0.09% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle structure and attachments0.180.3%2
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)0.090.2%1
Motorcycle steering0.090.2%1
Motorcycle suspension0.090.2%1

Mileage Statistics

17,059
Mean
15,527
Median
5,653
25th Percentile
23,619
75th Percentile
11.78% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2005 Triumph Speed Four has an MOT pass rate of 79.9% based on 663 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 17,059 miles on the odometer. With a 20.1% failure rate, the 2005 Speed Four is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Triumph Speed Four, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle structure and attachments: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights. With relatively low average mileage of 17,059 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle structure and attachments — 0.3% of failures

Motorcycle structure and attachments issues account for 0.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Triumph Speed Four models. Motorcycle structure and attachments issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Triumph Speed Four models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Motorcycle steering — 0.2% of failures

Motorcycle steering issues account for 0.2% of MOT failures on 2005 Triumph Speed Four models. Steering failures include excessive play in the steering wheel, leaking power steering fluid, worn track rod ends, and damaged steering rack. These affect vehicle control and are closely related to suspension wear. Typical repair costs: £150–600. Pre-MOT check: Check for excessive steering wheel play (more than a few inches of free movement). Listen for whining from the power steering pump. Look for fluid leaks under the car near the front wheels.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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